Start of new year

trying to remove clutter

from all parts of life...

after seven weeks
Alister's finally home
now the fight begins

tired as a dog....
dreaming of alarmless day
and night of reading

family time
a blast with the younger kids
less sniping this year

Alister returns
still not running right
help me Jesus

broken words-
still waiting for my car
help me Jesus

Mea Culpa

inspection bloodbath
today's mantra on the floor-
I am not my job

cleaning frenzy
trying to finish the year
with some order



off for the holidays
figuring out the way home
to be with Mommy

one week till Christmas
still waiting to hear from the boss
if I can go home

rough chore day
condescending mechanic
and no sleep

Hunt for Newness

planning for next year
penciling in fun, chores,
and learning new things

winter funk explained -
realizing the lack of light
indeed wacks me out

winter of life
what is my legacy
amidst the chaos

old friend can't visit
little sad but relieved
now have time to clean

wanting my car
tyring to hold on to peace
help me Jesus

house guest gets bad news-
surprise retail therapy
brightens her day

blast form the past
old calls out of the blue
there is a Santa Claus

great start to week
putting up Christmas stuff
and singing carols

end of rough week
hot chocolate and books
for recentering