homemade noodles and love…
July 30, 2011
sometimes before you have to go out to do something really hard, love takes you under her wing and…
prepares a new table to feast at with large forks and lots of children
brings you new friends with kind eyes and listening ears
surrounds you with soulful art, and a wall of images of divine truth
feeds you rich lasagna with homemade noodles, made to comfort you
fills you with the vibrance of life
reminds you what you will return to…what you will lean on, where your heart can rest.
birth love…
July 26, 2011
Nikki and Jeff, oh this couple…it is amazing to be part of people’s lives during the time they are making families, there is a feeling like you are getting a universe sneak peek of the goodness about to be poured over the world. Beside all that wonder, it’s even sweeter when you know you those people will be your friends-salt of the earth- true blue, even beyond birth.
These dear friends have dropped cookies on my doorstep, taught me Tuesday is the best day of the week, left notes in my mailbox, offered copious amounts of encouragement to me while I am trying to birth some dreams over here…and for that I will always be grateful.
AND aren’t they just beautiful creatures? Thank you for allowing me to be part of the birth of both your boys, to watch your love and strength, and deep care for one another.
here are just a few of my favorites that I could share, there were SO many more of this beautiful birth:
little altars everywhere…
July 22, 2011
lyra’s accidental book shelf altar
I found this little altar on the fourth row of a tall bookshelf behind an old red chair, it seems to be eye level to a toddler. Honestly, what could be better to worship than your sister’s glitter nail polish when you are 2? (well, almost 3)
This is the beauty of tiny altars, they can be tucked away anywhere, holding big truths, the things we hold dear, the places we want to be, treasures from moments past and sometimes reminders keeping us from the edge.
Now more than ever it feels like a time to gather and make a place for the most divine and invite all I need to bless my heart, my family, my loves…to make space for the things that matter, no matter how small.
you have a right…
July 19, 2011
You have a right to be yourself. -Jim Hammond (my dad)
Being yourself for some of the members in this family this week has meant…
Being completely fanatical about Google+, geeking out to all the newness…
Singing really, really loudly without care while listening to Lucy in the Sky on your new Ipod Shuffle…
Being totally moody…
Listening to Harry Potter for hours on end so we can go see the last movie…
Procrastinating like nobody’s business…
Being kinda shocked, yet really proud of a big accomplishment unfolding soon… (sorry to be so cryptic, news to come, I promise!)
Talking way too much in social gatherings…
Being hilariously too honest, and heart-on-your-sleeve kind of open in the corporate world…
What has being yourself looked like this week?
guerrilla goodness: library love
July 16, 2011
Jack’s message to the next Harry Potter enthusiast
Can I tell you I am the world’s worst library citizen? …I almost always have a late fee, I lose a book at least once a quarter, and I’m never sure exactly where my card is. Even still, the library, in all her grace, continues to let me try again. and again. and again.
We had a full day of kindness adventures, a marathon if you will, while working on a big kindness project for the fall (which I can’t wait to share!) and we found ourselves at the library. (with a gaggle of kids, dear friends and neighbors) This little outing was after the free slurpee day which meant it was almost impossible to be quiet, but we did our best- there was just mass amounts of excitement over red and blue frozen drinks and new books!
So here’s the mission:
1. Take your trusty little post-it note pad to the library.
2. Leave encouraging notes on the covers and inside of books. (my friend Jen and I couldn’t get out the self-help parenting section!)
3. Trust the universe to send the right book and message to just the right person!
The best part is, you don’t even have to have a library card, or check anything out for this mission, perfect for a library slacker like me!
If you decide to do this mission, leave us a link to your blog or pictures in the comments…or upload the pics to the Guerrilla Goodness Flickr Pool!Check out more Guerrilla Goodness missions here!
love is all…
July 12, 2011
secret garden supper…
July 2, 2011
The First Secret Garden Supper of the Season…
On the menu:
(by Papa Cris and the Party Wagon of Kindness)
Watermelon Mojitos
Fish Tacos with Pineapple Salsa
Spanish Rice with Chipotle Sour Cream
Personal Nachos with Cheddar
Caramel and Chocolate Ice Cream cones
and a truckload of super family love…and a few fireflies.
Kindnessgirl 