sperlygirl

little signs...

there are little signs of spring slowly unfolding around here. they maybe taking their time, but they are showing up, like the birds in the morning who are awake and whose songs sound more hopeful, cheerful, and joyful as the sun rises to meet them. and this evening as i waited for a ride, and  glanced skyward, i saw two flocks of geese overhead flying in their distinctive formations as they soared over pink, orange, and purple clouds. little signs...i'll take little signs...

tending the heart...

just a simple yet powerful thought for today...

"Throw your heart over the fence, and the rest will follow."
~Norman Vincent Peale

saying goodbye...

i am really starting to wonder about this month...it's with a heavy heart that i write about this. late this week, i reconnected with an old friend who shared that our beloved drama teacher from high school was battling cancer. it was a blow. although i have not seen Mr S since i was 18 - i would drop him a line here and there over the years to check in. i had hoped to be able to send one more message to him but sadly he lost his battle with cancer thursday afternoon. and i have been flooded with memories since. i walked into his classroom an awkward, nervous 14 yr old and over the next for years with his patience, guidance, sincerity, kindness, and honesty - i learned to believe in myself and created some memories and friendships that i will treasure for a lifetime. i looked up to Mr S as a father and when i lost my own, Mr S came to the visitation to support me - a simple gesture, but one that i will never forget. he was just that kind of man. to quote another drama friend, 'the world seems a little less kind today'. to my teacher, my mentor, and my friend - your kind smile i will forever cherish and for how you impacted my life, thank you. you will be dearly missed by many.
a quote which reminds me of how you taught me to see...

"Be faithful to that which exists within yourself." ~Andre Gide

**a tune for my teacher and friend**

4 pairs...

and so the landscape is shifting around here - all to make room for one more. this summer, late august, one more little one will find their way here. i have so wanted to tell you but needed to be sure the time was right. as the first trimester is coming to a close and everything is progressing well so far - it seemed like the perfect time to share. this news unwrapped itself on christmas eve - and was quite the gift as we have been hoping to become pregnant for the past year. seems my wacky thyroid had other plans but finally everything aligned and good news unfolded. you see, it's been my dream - a childhood one at that - to live in a house with siblings, as i was an only child. oh sure, that has it's obvious perks, no doubt. but oh how i loved to go to friend's houses with siblings. i loved the craziness of it, the chaos, the noises, the conversations, all of it. so when we started our family, i spoke my heart and said no matter what we must have more than one. i am feeling thankful, grateful, and happy. it has been a long journey...(not as long as some i know -- and believe me i understand those complicated and tender feelings of longing. so to those who are on their own pregnancy journey i send you strength, warmth, and much hope.)

**a tune full of love for this journey**

a little message of love...

it was just a little gift that quietly peeked out at me from the walls as we walked through the festive city. it was just a gentle nudge - and one that made me smile as i snapped this and went along my way.

*a little tune to lift your spirits as you walk today*

topsy-turvy...

that's about the kind of week it has been - so i hope to spend this weekend relaxing and relishing some time spent with good friends. normally i like to fast forward through this month as there are some sad memories associated with it - and i had been buzzing right along in feb without second thoughts until last night when i was flooded with emotions. i lost my dad 17 years ago yesterday and it felt strong last night and totally snuck up on me perhaps because of the other stresses of the week, who knows. it just made me realize how quickly those years have passed and yet how many significant moments have been held within them. it reminded me of the fragility of life and opened up my heart a bit. for that tender reminder, i am thankful, and that's what i will chose to focus on instead of the missing.

**a tune for all the tangled feelings**

sharing inspiration...

what a sweet surprise the other evening when my blogging friend, saretta, honored me with this award. i am touched that she thought of me and now i get to pass it onto five other blogs whose writing i admire and enjoy.

kt (katy)- because i am always able to drop in for a visit and find myself leaving inspired. she just has that magic about her.

more doors (beth)- not only are her photos captivating her writing is honest, real, funny, and brings me much joy.

ordinary courage (brene) - because her writing is honest, heartfelt, and usually winds up with me silently nodding my head in agreement as i read through her post.

misty mawn - because reading through her blog is like visiting with a dear friend whom i have known for years.

dancing elephant studios (jenny) - because reading her posts feels like enjoying a warm, aromatic cup of chai tea.

and may i just say thank you to each of these women for the inspiration they provide by sharing their thoughts, musings, words, photos and artwork.

The rules for the award are as follows:
* Each Superior Scribbler must in turn pass the Award on to 5 most-deserving Blog Friends.
* You must link to the author and name of the blog you received the award from.
* You must display the Award on your blog and link to this post, which explains the Award.
* When you win The Superior Scribbler Award you must visit this post and add your name to the Mr. Linky List. That way, they will be able to keep up-to-date on everyone who receives this prestigious honor. You must post these rules on your blog.

especially for you...

while on a walk with kai - looking for treasure - we came across this little leaf. i love that, when a little love lands right in your path - like the winds gently floated there just for us to find.

"Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit."
~Kahlil Gibran

**because this song is so sweet - may love find you today**

sending sunbeams...

because so many of you seem to be feeling the same grayness this month, this point in winter -- as we're cooped up due to snow, cold, rain, or a missing sunshine -- whisper to yourself that spring is just around the corner.  until then hold on tight and dream of sunbeams.

**a song for missing the sun**

"Help us to be ever faithful gardeners of the spirit, who know that without darkness nothing comes to birth, and without light nothing flowers."
~May Sarton

looking for a sunny patch...

until she is truly here, spring that is, i must settle for the small signs that she is on her way...like the flock of geese that pepper the morning horizon while the sun's colors gently awaken and break through the clouds, or the single deep pink rose bud that bravely burst open to radiate her colors at all who will pass by, or the lingering of the evening light as day by day she chooses to shine a little longer - and until she chooses to chase away the rain clouds - these will just have to do.

**along with a rainy day tune too**