Author Archives: Dusty Takle
But, What About My Circumstances?
I appreciated the encouraging responses and emails about yesterday’s post. And, I still stand behind the power of our thoughts and words. But, when I finally crawled into bed last night and let the quiet and stillness take over, I … Continue reading
Filed under disappointment, life, Spiritual Journey
Jehovah Elohim (Part Two)
Jehova Elohim formed the world with His words. Since we are created in His image, we are also creators. Likewise, we form our world with our words. We create the chaos. We create the blessings. Life and death is in … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, life, Spiritual Journey
Jehovah Elohim (Part One)
“If you want your children to be intelligent, read them fairy tales. If you want them to be more intelligent, read them more fairy tales.” – Albert Einstein I wish this quote meant as much to me when my older … Continue reading
Filed under Chasing Dreams, Kid Stuff, making an impact, Motherhood
Big Mama Says We Talk Too Much.
Yesterday afternoon, I found myself in my kitchen singing the words to “You Are Good.” These lyrics rang through my head until nighttime: Your kindness leads me to repentance Your goodness draws me to Your side Your mercy calls me … Continue reading
Filed under Big Mama, disappointment, God Stuff, Marriage, Relationships
The Terrific Twos.
You may call them terrible. I call them terrific. Perhaps, it’s because I now know firsthand that I will blink my eyes, and Jett Takle will be in Kindergarten. And, if you have children who have already graduated from high … Continue reading
Filed under Kid Stuff, life, Motherhood
Ten Years.
In many ways it doesn’t seem like it’s been that long. In so many other ways, it really does. Ten years ago at this time, I was two months pregnant with John Henry. And, his dad left. I guess I … Continue reading
Filed under disappointment, divorce, gratitude, Life Experiences, Love, Motherhood, prayer, Writing
Taking More In.
It’s been seven days since I put down social networking. It was an awkward first two days. You know, I wasn’t shaking or anything. I jest. I do. No, really. One of my colleagues asked me yesterday morning what I … Continue reading
Filed under Favorite Things, God Stuff, Kid Stuff, life, Life Experiences, Motherhood
Playing the God Card.
It’s no longer easy clothes shopping with Anna Takle. Not that it ever has been. But, friends, it’s harder. Much, much harder. I had to try to resuscitate Kris after Anna asked for a bra. In every store, little bras … Continue reading
Filed under God Stuff, Motherhood, parenting, Shopping, Virtue
You’re A Hard Habit to Break.
I’m doing it. I’m really doing it. I’m giving up social networking for Lent. I’m saying goodbye to the Facebook and the Twitter beginning this Ash Wednesday. I’ll see y’all again Easter Sunday. That’s, April 8th, friends. That’s more than … Continue reading
Filed under prayer, Spiritual Journey, Writing
Next Year, I Might Say, “Be Mine.”
Can I just be honest and say that Valentine’s Day is my least favorite holiday of the year? I don’t mean to be a love humbug. I mean, I love love and all. I just don’t like using it to … Continue reading
Filed under giving, gratitude, Kid Stuff, Love, Marriage, Motherhood, Relationships
