Inspiration

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While we recover from the flooding and work to get internet service back, allow me to show you some oldies but goodies…

Originally published October 1, 2007…

Last night at 1am after I finally got all my boys in bed, I managed to crawl into the shower and just breathe. The shower is my own special sanctuary, and I try to get the water as hot as I can stand. I let it run over my aching neck and back and pray the baby doesn’t wake.

I stayed in the shower for a good 30 minutes (probably my longest shower ever) and thought about the things that have been inspiring me lately. Small things like looking at the big tree in our backyard, noticing 3 bright red leaves right at the top, and looking forward to when the entire tree is fiery and glowing. Beautiful things like how perfect the weather is lately, or watching my sister’s pregnant belly grow day, by day, by day. Fun things like the quirky music on my ipod, how my baby holds on to my chest for dear life when he sleeps, and the way my puppy snores loudly when she goes to sleep after her nightly walk. I even reflected on things not so great…like the extra baby weight that isn’t coming off this time around, the incessant way my older boys bicker, or the ridiculous amount of hair that is falling out of my head every day (darn you postpartum hormones!). So many little moments in life, such peace and profound beauty.

All these things can inspire creative writing in someone, and I love taking time to ponder each and every moment. As I gave in and finally accepted it was time to turn off the water and return to the real world, I thanked God for my little respite, for the warmth and the quiet. I thanked Him for the good times and the bad, and for keeping baby asleep just a little bit longer.

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September 19, 2008 | Filed Under Myself and I

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5 Responses to “Inspiration”

Beth - total mom haircut on September 19th, 2008 7:07 pm

I loved this post. Thank you for putting it up again for those of us who are newer to your blog. It’s a great reminder of the appreciation I want to acknowledge every day.
Oddly enough my current post is called “Inspiring.” And the book it is about is not far off at all from what you’ve written here.
Adventures in Babywearing on September 20th, 2008 7:38 am

This is inspiring to me. I find this time of year especially to be the best for writing… something about that autumn sky, chill in the air, darkness and color. And reflecting on the little things that can go unnoticed too often, taking a moment to love on them is a great feeling.

Steph
Rhonda (Mimi) on September 22nd, 2008 1:07 pm

This is the most awesome picture. Great inspiring post too. 30 min. hot shower…wow…you must have been wilted when you got out.
Sharon - Mom Generations on September 23rd, 2008 3:41 pm

This post is time and beauty and truth. The water… the shower… the peace and rejuvenation and renewal of it… speaks to such a mystery of life. Isn’t it amazing that something we often take so for granted is the one thing that brings us back to the earth, to the heavens and to God. Every mama should read this…
sandy on September 29th, 2008 8:19 am

I get the kids off to school and then jump in the hot tub. It’s warm, soothing and I can think and often get inspired …

Great blog!