Monday, February 7, 2011

when the cape unravels

sunday was supposed
to look like this:
8:30   leave for church
1:15   return from church
2:30   leave to take jack to soccer
3:30   my running class at church
5:30   return from soccer and running
5:30   leave to take boys back to church
11:00 boys return and go to bed
without having
washed clothes,
completed homework
or cleaned rooms
sigh
on the ride home
from church
i felt my wonder woman cape
beginning to unravel
and i hate that because i
want to be wonder woman
but i realized
that the world would indeed
continue to turn
even if
jack missed a soccer practice
and
i missed a running class
so
we.stayed.home.
and there is super power in that

for these i am thankful

60. staying home
61. a leisurely lunch
62. fresh-baked brownies
63. my husband who said,
      do you want me to pick up
      something for our dinner?
64. texting with my girl
65. 44 degrees
66. the smell of wet pine needles
67. isaiah 61:1-3
68. hot tea when the day's caffeine is over

linking up with some super women today:






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27 comments:

  1. Jennifer {Studio JRU}February 7, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Sometimes home is just the best place to be, isn't it? There is nothing like the scent of pine. Wonderful!

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  2. Amanda MacBFebruary 7, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Stopping by from Ann's...what a great reminder that I don't have to have it all together.

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  3. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I think this is a favorite kendal. especially the last line...'there is super power in that' b/c yes, sometimes the hardest choice is to rest.stay.home. and I loved your list:)

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    I especially loved #63 & #68. "Do you want me to pick up something for dinner?" The answer is always yes! :) And hot tea is my favorite way to wind down after the little people are in bed. :)

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  5. Lisa SmithFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Found you over at Amy's place, from Jen's email. :)

    I just recently started telling my own story of struggling with an eating disorder, after reading Lysa TerKeurst's new book Made to Crave this summer. I wholeheartedly agree, the hardest part was watching my mom read it. And like you, I have never discussed it until I wrote about it.

    So nice to meet you and I love your place!

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  6. nicFebruary 7, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    yes, and yes.

    love that passage--i am ever so thankful that He exchanges my ashes for beauty, my despair for a garment of praise.

    and it's freeing, isn't it? to know we don't have to be wonder women, when we serve the God who inspires all wonder.

    you are such a wise friend. i'm glad to have you, kendal.

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  7. DanielleFebruary 7, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Thanks for stopping by! I enjoy reading these lists as well..it helps me keep my eyes open even wider!

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  8. Amy SullivanFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    I long to be wonder woman too, but I am SO not her. #66 is my fave.

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  9. stephanieFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Staying home can be the super awesomest day EVER!

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  10. GLENDA CHILDERSFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    So enjoying reading your post each week through the link with Jen. It is funny, I linked my own version of when I can't keep the cape on. But we have a great big God who loves us just the way He made us. So glad for that. I really enjoy your writing style.

    Fondly,
    Glenda

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  11. It's GraceFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Beautiful list! Staying home sometimes is the best idea ever.

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  12. RachyFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:28 PM

    My mom has chosen home first sometimes too, b/c sometimes its just where you need to be. Let the cape unravel a bit, it happens to all of us.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:26 PM

    Fresh baked brownies...always something to be thankful for ;)

    I love that there is power in not doing what you are suppose to do sometimes and just slowing down.

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  14. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I think it is when we let our own capes unravel that we find the strength (or perhaps it is in our weakness) to touch the cloak of the One who gives all power in Him.

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  15. CourtneyFebruary 8, 2011 at 5:39 AM

    Yes! You are so right. There is great power in taking a break and just being at home together. Wonderful.

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  16. JaniceFebruary 8, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    In the words of Edna Mode (The Incredibles),
    "No capes."
    High five for finding your Sabbath.

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  17. CateFebruary 8, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    Sometimes you have to get off the treadmill and breathe. I so remember those years of ferrying kids to training sessions - then they both got licenses and now take themselves.

    Kind of bittersweet.

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  18. Jenny Roan ForgeyFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I had a very, very NON Super Woman day yesterday. Jen and I were laughing out loud about it on the phone. Let me put it this way: it involved my three-year-old having a tee-tee accident in the checkout line at Barnes & Noble. In the end, I just had to laugh at myself. Thanks for the post! Love reading you as always!!!

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  19. AndreaFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:33 PM

    love it. i think i've trashed my wonder woman cape. and i love the wet pine needles. and 44 degrees. beautiful.

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  20. pattyFebruary 8, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    kendal! look at all these commentors!! :))
    love this list of gratitudes... am feeling drawn to purchase this book. love her blog and idea to pay attention and gratitude for these little things.
    ps: you DO live so close... i hope you will consider a visit next time, if life allows!!

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  21. TiffiniFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Let's just have a super power week! where we all just stay home and connect..everything else has to stop! been thinking lots of thoughts along these lines .... so empowered by hearing your words!!
    xo:)

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  22. Laura@OutnumberedMomFebruary 8, 2011 at 4:56 PM

    Yes, there IS super power in that! I love it!

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  23. Kim TurnageFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    We had a snow day at church on Sunday. And I, too, am thankful for staying home, not because we missed church but because the whole plan unraveled and we reveled in the found time. Good for you for making your own found time!

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  24. Jodene ShawFebruary 10, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    Ahhh, as I came to the end of your post, I felt relief...thanks...

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  25. LauraFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Yes, there IS super power in that! I love it!

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  26. JaniceFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    In the words of Edna Mode (The Incredibles),
    "No capes."
    High five for finding your Sabbath.

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  27. nicFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    yes, and yes.

    love that passage--i am ever so thankful that He exchanges my ashes for beauty, my despair for a garment of praise.

    and it's freeing, isn't it? to know we don't have to be wonder women, when we serve the God who inspires all wonder.

    you are such a wise friend. i'm glad to have you, kendal.

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