Author: passionistaatlarge
These are my stories—my life. I try to write honestly, raw, and from my heart. I try to tell all the parts—the good, the hard, the tough, the hopeful, and the emotional.
But most importantly, I am here to be found by you. I am open-hearted, and I won’t hide.
When I share my story, my words, and my experiences you may see yourself in them.
I make myself vulnerable, hoping that you might learn and heal.
We all need healing. The world can be cruel. Sometimes life can break us.
But there is joy and hope to be found. I pray that I may lead you to the One who can give them to us.
So, who am I?
*I’m an educator at heart–it’s in my blood.
*I’m a highly emotional person–I identify that as “passion”.
*I’m a late-life mom to two amazing and beautiful (adopted) children who have physical, mental, and psychological differences from “typical” children.
*I’ve lived a lot. I’ve learned a lot. And I’ve healed a lot.
I hope you will join me in my quest to live for God, to live fully, and to spread truth!
Sister Love
It's my sister's fault. I've got computer neck, squinty eyes, laundry piled up, books unread...yep, I'm going to blame her. Here's the deal. Mindy, my little sister, came to visit. She's four years younger than I am, so even though she is almost 58 she will always be my "little" sister. And I miss her… Continue reading Sister Love
A Minute Speck
Humans... with technology we've gone from thinking the world is flat to thinking that we are "all that". To believing that our world is so large to believing we are "in charge". However, this whole incredibly amazing universe, larger than we can comprehend, Is held togther in the Almighty Creator's hand. And to think that… Continue reading A Minute Speck
Keeping Up With The Joneses? I Don’t Think So!
Being grateful for all I've been blessed with continues to be the way I live. It truly makes all the difference in how we see ourselves, our lives, our opportunities, and halts all that comparison stuff that depletes our joy. Seriously, we are SO fortunate. I found this post and just wanted to share it… Continue reading Keeping Up With The Joneses? I Don’t Think So!
Purpose
"So many of us choose our path out of fear disguised as practicality. What we really want seems impossibly out of reach and ridiculous to expect. So we never dare to ask the universe for it. I’m saying that you can ask the universe for it. You are ready and able to do beautiful things… Continue reading Purpose
Mamas and Their One-Day-Old Babies
OH my goodness I LOVE these! Gorgeous mamas and the most precious babies. Please note, the mamas' still-expanded-to-accommodate-the-child bellies. So beautiful. NOT photo-shopped to become "acceptable". Realistically showing the result of skin being stretched for nine months in order to house a miraculous event...the growing and designing of a child. A real-life human. I… Continue reading Mamas and Their One-Day-Old Babies
Passionista Quotes
While traversing through the many words I read daily, I find wonderful quotes that stir me. Making them into graphics and posting them on my pages assures my finding them later. Ran across this one today. My spirit shouted a loud, "YES!"
Something About The Testing….
Amen and amen!! More to come on this subject. Please share with your friends. I know there are many who would agree!
Ten Life Lessons From A Navy Seal
Naval Admiral William H. McRaven returned to his alma mater last week and spoke to the graduates with lessons he learned from his basic SEAL training. I've posted a link to his amazing Commencement Address at University of Texas at Austin 2014, written in an article from Business Insider: Honestly, this article is a bit… Continue reading Ten Life Lessons From A Navy Seal
Live In The Present
Truly, we must learn to live each day as if it's our last. Because, really, our future is not guaranteed, and we often let opportunities pass us by. I know this sounds like an overused cliché, but I've been impressed with the honesty and urgency of these words. Mainly because I'm making the decision whether… Continue reading Live In The Present
