surrendering
Tonight, I am writing you from the land of antibiotics and vick's vaporub and literally trying to breathe and so many mugs of tea + honey as this mama is down for the count with a bug.
In this moment, I am surrendering to not making cookies or getting it all done or cooking from the pile of waiting recipes or being cheery.
I am surrendering to asking for help and letting Jon do almost all of it.
I am surrendering to asking for more time and saying no.
I am surrendering to disappointment and exhaustion.
I am surrendering to answering "what do you need right now" with the truth (and the truth was biscuits + lingonberry jam).
I am surrendering to unexpected laughter and a little girl's need for cuddles.
I am surrendering to the breath surrounding patience.
I am surrendering to tears.
I am surrendering to just being right here.
I am surrendering to rest.
I am surrendering to the choice that awaits in each moment.
whole-hearted in real
Reader Comments (14)
oh momma. sending love and hugs.
sending you holiday warmth and lots of healthy vibes, liz
and oh, how your last sentence echoes and resonates deeply for me, much gratitude. buon natale & buon 2012 xx
love you chickadee.
and that, my sweet, sounds like the best plan~wishing you health and happiness xoxo
Sending so, so much love to you beautiful mama! This season often bears twinges of disappointment as expectation mounts high, but you, more than almost anyone, know that the gift is in the now, in the quiet tender moments of breath and presence. Love + light + peace, Christina
I hope some rest, relaxation and wellness are coming your way very soon. love you lots.
Me too ... but my comfort food is home made vegetable soup. And banana milkshake. My husband is also being very patient and helpful. What a time to get a cold! Even if I feel better by Christmas Day, my nose will still be glowing like Rudolph's!
I hope you feel better soon xxxx
Oh dear heart. Rest well and breathe in deep of the warmth and love of family. Let expectations go and just be and then marvel at what happens. Sending hugs your way.
Sorry to hear about you cold, but I'm keeping you company with a cold too. Our daughters are almost the same age and lots of the things you write feel so so familiar. Wishing you and your family wonderful Holidays, get better really soon!
And thank you very much for writing this wonderful blog, where many words move me to tears, in a cleansing way... Many Greetings from Germany, Elizabeth
Oh, my dear Liz. Sending you love - and hoping that you are well very soon.
I swear, I felt the same exact way earlier this week. Here's hoping your feeling better . . . SOON! Bless you!
Hugs to you through the cyber space and ether. Get well as soon as you are ready to.
Merry Christmas and love to you and your family.
Barbara
Merry Christmas Liz. Hope you are feeling better. The pictures of Ellie Jane are beautiful. Blessings to you & your family. xo
finally our bodies take a stand and force us to pay attention. hoping you're on the mend at this point. sending much thanks for the necklace that you made for me {document life} and my daughter {you are loved}. my daughter has been out of town and just received her's last night...she was thrilled. i've been wearing mine daily since it arrived in the mail before christmas...and i am too thrilled.