Rescued by grace
Relentless cancer warrior
Grey, Black, and Beige wearer
Sister
Maker of small things
Striver of simplicity
Champion of Early Childhood Rights
Sucker for socially responsible jewelry, cookbooks, gourmet chocolate bars, brown-eyed tweeners, soft hearted eight year olds and asian kisses
Kitchen DJ
Amateur Photographer
Reciter of the mantra, "show more grace."
Usually to two cherub siblings
Food snob
Daughter
Bargain hunter
Husband exasperater
Blanket wearer
Cold water intolerant
Bath taker
Sun lover
Teacher
Adventurer
Bike Widow
Lemonade expert
Snuggle aficionado
Baker
Technologically challenged
Member of the fellowship of the suffering
Mama Bear
Smitten with the same dark haired, tan skinned, broad shouldered, sarcastic, and kind man for twenty years
Living in light of the paradox that I am struggling to not be overshadowed by an identity I did not choose and that does not define me but has revealed who and who's I truly am.
Give it a minute
As I finished reading this I thought... yes, all this and
ReplyDeletean eloquent writer
a calming influence
a wearer of only flip-flops or boots
a sharer of creative ideas & collaborative colleague
a lover of sweets
the most inspirational mother ever
selfless, always putting others first (especially children)
a great listener
a loving wife
an appreciator of good children's literature
an amazing friend
a strong woman
a true fighter
and an incredible human being.
I'm so blessed to know her.
YES to all these things! And YES to Leslie, jealous she thought of the "appreciator of good children's lit..." Half of my kids library consists of books you've recommended. I would also add:
ReplyDeleteSister wife.
Brave.
Inspiration to me.
Makes everything better when I'm with her.
Fellow meal and advent calendar planner.
Laughs easily and joyfully!
Smells nice.
Likes to be warm.
Faithful friend. No matter what.
Even better daughter. And sister.
Love you. Love you. Love you.
Jenni
Ok, just read both of these and laughing through my tears. Leslie you.are.my.mentor! And Jenni, I would marry you in a heartbeat if Scott hadn't snagged you first. Love you girls so much my heart could burst. Thank you for adding to my list and making me feel so loved.
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