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Listening for whispers of holy in the here and now of an imperfect life

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While You Were Sleeping

October 31, 2022 by Barbara Snyder

While you were sleeping, I stood at the doorway and prayed. I noted the steady rise and fall of your chest settled into sleep’s rhythm. Your body at rest, no longer fighting against the throes of youth. Your breathing slow and calm instead of gasping from the tantrum of earlier in the day. And I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Five Minute Friday, Honestly Me Tagged: A mama's heart, Five minute friday, For this child I prayed, I prayed for you, life lessons, redeem my mistakes, When parenting is hard, While you were sleeping

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