Baby steps...

Hello Friends

(Before the real post today ... I just want to send all my heartfelt love and sincere regrets to the familes and volunteers who were expecting to see me in Denmark and Germany. There was just too much TLC Life going on around here and without Mom and Zoe it would not have been responsible of me to leave. One of our older children is likely to be placed any day and I really need to be here to make sure she has proper closure and the best possible start to life with her forever family.)

NOW FOR THE REAL POST!


When life is just too much ... you know when Doctor's visits, teachers meetings, letter writing and keeping house all start to blur into one sleepless, seamless circus of a life ...here is what you should do:

First:  Stand up and stand still ... just for a little while - to get your balance, you know!

Then:  Look ahead for some direction. Decide where you want to be, take a deep breath and put one foot forward. Remember those around you who are rooting for your success.

Finally and most importantly: DON'T sit on your bum! Lift that other foot and put it forward too! And before you know it you are cruising along and no one would be any the wiser about your initial fears and worries.

Every day  at TLC has moments in it to learn from. Here are some of my favourite lessons:

This week we remembered little Siyanda's passing.

The lesson was to stay focused on The Love of Christ. Something I believe she knew while she was with us and something we get to experience and participate in every day.

Take time to enjoy the cuddles. Sincere affection and a gentle touch can brighten the mood of even the crankiest of people.

Sometimes you should just go for a drive. See the world for what God made it, not simply distance to travel.

Read a book. A whole new life can be lived between the covers of a good book and when you're done you have lessons for your own life.

Put bubbles in your bath!

 It's ok to love yourself and if bubbles make you happy ... Why Not?

AND FINALLY

DRESS UP EVERY NOW AND THEN AND DANCE AROUND YOUR KITCHEN

There are days when you just need to take that first step and before you know it .. you're not walking but dancing :-)

We Love You All

Pippa