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About wordvessel

Aloha! This blog is a window into the active mind of a wife, mother, woman and individual. I may be busy every moment of every day, but I still have time to think. Many seasons have blossomed and faded within my life, and this blog has endured through all of them. It is safe to say that my writing has matured because of them. I hope that you will be inspired to think in fresh ways as you read my writing. To Jesus be all the glory.

Future Investments

Posted on December 5, 2018 by wordvessel

Pause.         Let your mind drift back…and farther back…and farther still.  Where did you go? What memories floated to the forefront of your thoughts? What mental doors did you start to open and then slam shut? Where did … Continue reading →

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It’s Been a While

Posted on November 28, 2018 by wordvessel

I’ve strayed a bit from my 2018 goal of blogging twice a week, haven’t I? Lately I have been preoccupied with “finding myself”: my writing self, my married self, my mommy self, my friend self, my (fill in the blank) … Continue reading →

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The Humility in Change

Posted on November 8, 2018 by wordvessel

Have you observed yourself doing something because you have always done it? Do you hold on to certain activities, styles, methods because you have a reputation for them? Do you do something because you know you’re good at it and … Continue reading →

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And Just Like That…

Posted on October 25, 2018 by wordvessel

I am taking your birthday photos for the third year in a row. I dressed you up in a new outfit and you loved every minute of the process. We brushed out your hair and chatted about whether or not … Continue reading →

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The Challenge to Do Less

Posted on October 11, 2018 by wordvessel

As indicated in my previous post, I have very little spare time. There is so much going on, in fact, that I have very little to write about in my very few moments of spare time. This season has presented … Continue reading →

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MIA

Posted on October 6, 2018 by wordvessel

Don’t you just love the tail in the picture? LOL! This photo captures a rare moment of stillness in my home. I’ve been wanting to return to my normal blogging routine for quite some time now; the topic ideas are … Continue reading →

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Before I knew You

Posted on September 27, 2018 by wordvessel

There was a time when you weren’t in my life. Before I knew you I lived my life with me as the focus: my dreams, my job, my interests, my routines, my travels, my goals. Before I knew you I … Continue reading →

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Lonely in a Good Place

Posted on September 25, 2018 by wordvessel

At times, no matter how rich life is or how many friends I have or how often people reach out to me or how in tune my husband is to me, I still feel lonely. I feel isolated in my … Continue reading →

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Stretched and Molded

Posted on September 20, 2018 by wordvessel

I’m in the throes of a new normal. Tomorrow signals the completion of two full weeks of preschool and I don’t think I’ve ever felt the intensity of life as much as I have in these two weeks. It’s the … Continue reading →

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Adorned

Posted on September 17, 2018 by wordvessel

This weekend I was gifted with the opportunity to attend our church’s ladies’ retreat. It was a 24-hour getaway to a beautiful lakeside camp. There was ample opportunity for long conversations with lovely friends, yummy food we didn’t have to … Continue reading →

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