The only predictable thing about humans is their unpredictability.
~ Ted Burdett
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The whole point of Christianity is realizing that you will never be good enough on your own. It's not about following the rules, it's about realizing that no one can ever follow all the rules. That's why we need Jesus.
~ Leanne Brown
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Owning less is far more beneficial than organizing more.
~ Joshua Becker in Don't Just Declutter, De-own at Becoming Minimalist
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The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night's sleep.
~ E. Joseph Cossman
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There are people who say this to me:
“You should enjoy every moment now! They grow up so fast!”
I usually smile and give some sort of guffaw, but inside, I secretly want to hold those people under water. Just for a minute or so. Just until they panic a little.
If you have friends with small children — especially if your children are now teenagers or if they’re grown – please vow to me right now that you will never say this to them. Not because it’s not true, but because it really, really doesn't help.
We know it’s true that they grow up too fast. But feeling like I have to enjoy every moment doesn't feel like a gift, it feels like one more thing that is impossible to do, and right now, that list is way too long. Not every moment is enjoyable as a parent; it wasn't for you, and it isn't for me. You just have obviously forgotten. I can forgive you for that. But if you tell me to enjoy every moment one more time, I will need to break up with you.
~ Steve Wiens in To the parents of small children: Let me be the one who says it out loud at The Actual Pastor (The whole post is great, and funny, so go read it.)
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1 comment:
I just had someone tell me to enjoy it now....so I'm laughing at that comment :)
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