My Midlife Project

Remodeling a Middle-Aged Mom

Recalculating

View of sunrise from sideview mirror

Recently I’ve felt some desperation about my destination.
“Are we there yet?”
“He pinched me.”
“How many more miles before we get there?”
“I’m hungry.”

One Next Step

“Sometimes God doesn’t flash your future in front of your eyes in grand schemes. Sometimes He shows you one next step.” ~ Mary DeMuth

The most important thing is to take that next step — even if I’m unsure of where it leads. Even if it seems weird.

Even if I end up traipsing behind the rest of the herd…

Waiting for the Dawn

Foggy meadow in the Smoky Mountains

I haven’t written for a while.

I debated on whether to admit that.

If you follow my blog, then it’s obvious. (And you’re thinking “Duh!”) If you do NOT follow my blog, then you’re a stranger and I have just admitted I’m less than perfect. Disorganized. Not truly committed.

Or perhaps I’m not that different from you.

Perhaps I’m simply afraid.

Splintered Loyalty

“A town or family splintered by feuding will fall apart.” ~ Matthew 12:25 (NLT) About a year and a half ago, I stumbled upon a group of midlife bloggers. I think it was on Twitter. Or perhaps Facebook. I don’t remember. What I do remember is how exciting it was to connect — if only […]

photo by: Danoobiel

Opening Day of a New Season

“I see right through your work. You have a reputation for vigor and zest, but you’re dead, stone-dead. Up on your feet! Take a deep breath! Maybe there’s life in you yet. But I wouldn’t know it by looking at your busywork; nothing of God’s work has been completed. Your condition is desperate. Think of […]

photo by: andyarthur