Frontier Dreams: Steady now

Thursday, July 14, 2016

Steady now

reading Freddie's Blanket to Freddie

sugar snap peas outside my office window

flying her handmade kite (in her Bulle!)

flying her handmade kite

checking the time

watching L fly his kite

resting

watching kitties

little ham

love

endless kisses

this is not the baby you are looking for

Life is good. I am alive and that in itself is something to be grateful for. But some days I just need to remind myself to give in and realize I am not always in control. I wouldn't call it failing necessarily but learning when to admit defeat. Days like this call for sewing nights. The steady rhythmic hum of the sewing machine drowns out my worries and upsets from the day and allows me to center myself so that I may try again tomorrow.

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Christine · 454 weeks ago

I agree with you. Doing something creative can be very therapeutic. Hang in there...one day at a time.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

absolutely! Not to mention the final product you get out of it, too.

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alijill73 1p · 454 weeks ago

Gorgeous photos!

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

Thank you!

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jenlynheb 49p · 454 weeks ago

Maybe it is simply because it demands our full attention that sewing can so easily pull us out of a funk. I know it gets me out of my own head. Another blessing!

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

I never thought of it that way. Very insightful! I think you are on to something.

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Julia · 454 weeks ago

Your babies are gorgeous and both K and baby F have grown up all of a sudden!

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

Thank you <3 Yes! K especially. My goodness!!

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heathermama7 · 454 weeks ago

I can so totally relate

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Frau Kirschkernzeit · 454 weeks ago

That's what I feel too right now, dear Nicole! I've been going through some very, very hard weeks (months?) where I hardly found any time for myself to recharge or to find some peace and I really felt the urge to get at least some snippets of creative moments- to knit mostly- to slow down and see something beautiful and special coming to life in my working hands...
I had something like a breakdown some weeks ago and really felt I could hardly see the beauty in my life, though I always KNEW it was there all the time. My children which I love so much, my husband who really tries to help and to support, my home, my nest, Gods grace in each and every moment... I also tried to remind me, like you do, and I guess this (and my prayers) was kind of a wave that helped me to not go totally under...
Today I felt different. As I did yesterday and the day before. It's like spring after long, hard months of wintertime and I can feel the strengh and happiness coming back into my body and soul. What a joy!
I know it will be the same for you, Nicole. Mothering has all the extremes in itself, highs so very sweet and precious and deeps so terribly... deep. Go on! Hold on! There will be much lighter times for you, soon I hope... And 'till then keep on sewing (and praying). I'll think of you in my prayers.
Bora from Switzerland

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

Aww Bora! Thank you, thank you for your comment. I a sorry you were feeling that way but am so happy for you to be on the other side of it. Reading this makes me hopeful to get out of my own funk going on.

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Emily Zahasky · 454 weeks ago

You always capture such lovely photos, they're lovely to behold. I feel like I'm right there with you and your family! Thanks for sharing a snippet of your day-to-day with me.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

Oh my goodness Emily, thank you so much! That means so much to me.

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Nahuatl Vargas · 454 weeks ago

I understand, I miss sewing, I've been so busy lately that I have no time for that. I haven't read blogs much or write, I want to get back to it. Your kids look beautiful.

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FrontierDreams 111p · 454 weeks ago

I literally jumped when I saw your name come up on my computer. It is soooo good to hear from you again! I was just thinking of you last week when I pulled out that postcard with the surfer recipe on it that you gave us. XOXO

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