I still remember the rickety tables in the big banquet room. My Dad was in a meeting in the Board room across the hall. So, it was my perfect chance.
And in case you are wondering if Brooke in fact did this little project on her own, notice the spelling of Bunting above. You gotta love that girl.
Now speaking of loving some girls, I just have to say again that I treasure the fact so many of you let us all peek inside your blog worlds for the "Getting to Know You" writing contest of sorts.
These are the other entries that fit the specific projects that are on the table right now at P31:
I climbed up onto the top of one of the tables. Stretched my arms as far as I could, closed my eyes so tightly shut the my nose crinkled, flapped my arms and whoosh.
For exactly 1.2 seconds I was a bird. Weightless. Breathless. Free.
Then the reality of gravity rudely interrupted all my determination. And there might have been some sort of crying, blood, and stitches that finished out this little adventure that night.
But oh those 1.2 seconds were glorious. Without the weight of the world. Without people telling me I couldn't. Lost in my own unconventional dream.
Like a roller coaster free-fall mixed with the thrill of Christmas morning. Oh to be a girl again. Minus the blood and stitches of course.
And I'm fully aware that we moms are not really supposed to live out our childhood dreams through our kids... but really who can resist this:
Thank you "Painted Bunting Project" of 2008 for helping me remember the thrill of being a girl again.
And in case you are wondering if Brooke in fact did this little project on her own, notice the spelling of Bunting above. You gotta love that girl.
Now speaking of loving some girls, I just have to say again that I treasure the fact so many of you let us all peek inside your blog worlds for the "Getting to Know You" writing contest of sorts.
These are the other entries that fit the specific projects that are on the table right now at P31:
2 Kimberly
17 Luane
205 Imperfect
252 Lisa
This was such a hit, I think we will do it again sometime soon. That is if I can stop being tempted to put on Brooke's Painted Bunting costume and try... try... try... for another one of those 1.2 seconds. Smiles!
21 Comments:
I laughed while I read this because I can remember you telling us at lunch about your childhood desire to fly. Too funny.
First, your little buuting, I mean bunting, :) is precious!
Secondly, thank you for reading our posts and hearing our hearts. Honestly, I hoped, then felt ridiculous for trying, then released it to Him, then accepted my worth no matter what. I'm actually pretty glad you didn't post these yesterday. My heart needed some more work!
Blessings! (And thanks for not letting any of the times I have made a goof of myself in comments effect anything. You are gracious.) :) :)
Thanks for the tip off Sharon! Yay!! What an awesome way to start the day!
Lysa, I know this flying feeling except I pretended to be the Jamie Sommers. I would jump out of the swing set during recess and pretend I was chasing a criminal with my speedy, bionic awesomeness. Even more cool was when some mean boy was walking by for me to land on. That happened a time or three..
Thanks again for blessing me! Congrats, girls..:)
You were fortunate with your flying lesson. My nephew thought he could fly - I think Superman was his example - and he jumped out a bedroom window. Fortunately it wasn't up that high and he only suffered a broken collar-bone. Not good, but he could have had much more serious ramifications.
I couldn't help but think of an old Amy Grant song that used to cause me to dream of the freedom of flying - "I'm Gonna Fly".
Closing with the lyrics:
All of my friends are happy to stay
Here in this yard day after day
But something inside me has called me away
I don't understand but I know I can't stay
I'm gonna fly
No one knows where
But I'm gonna fly
I'm lighter than air
Cause I have felt for the first time
I can be myself
No more faces to hide behind
Just a smile and a dream that's mine
Even if I am the only one who wants to fly
I'm gonna fly
No one knows where
But I'm gonna fly
I'll soar thru the air
All of my life seems I've waited
For the time to start
Being the person inside of me
Unafraid of being me
No more faces to hide behind
Just a smile and a dream that's mine
Even if I am the only one who wants to fly
If I had my life to live over again
I'd run barefoot, relax a bit more
And I'd talk to my children
And I'd learn how they laugh
And I'd teach them how I've learned to fly
Cause all my life seems I've waited
For the time to start
Being this person inside of me
Unafraid of being me
Even if I am the only one who wants to fly
I'm gonna fly
Is it any wonder God's Word says we can mount up with wings as eagles? Oh, how I long to fly,
Joy
That should be Jamie Sommers, not the Jamie Sommers. Unless we change it to The Jamie Sommers which would just about sum up how I still feel about her. {Sleep Number Beds and all.}
Thank you Joyful!
Yesterday at work, an elementary school, we got terriable news about a co-workers loved one, yet something else happened...Christian fellowship started popping out from unexpected places. Those lyrics helped further to explain where i have been lately...scared to be me, worrying about what others will think.
Thank you Proverbs 31 Ministry for having Prayer teams available to submit prayers to.
I have been hanging out in the back of the church too long!
Thank you, thank you for helping me move alittle further in my heart and life.
I used to jump off the shed roof with an umbrella open. It was one of those sturdy, heavy duty ones, and it was WONDERFUL. I did it over and over and over again.
Until my husband told me to stop...
Actually, I think I was eight.
I used to dream now and then that I could fly. I wish I would have one of those dreams now. I was ENTIRELY happy in those dreams. There is nothing like it on earth, I think... of course, they were dreams, so why look for an earthly counterpart?
I'm PMSee today, so this trip back to prepubescence is very welcome...
NOT a carefree childhood, by any means, but those jumping off the shed moments felt great.
And there was that one Scott Baio dream... I never wanted to wake up...
I TRUELY THANK YOU GUYS FOR POSTIND THE DESIRE TO FLY. THIS JUST REMINDED ME THAT EVERYTHING IS POSSIBLE THROUGH OUR LORD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST. I REALLY NEEDED THAT LIFT ME UP THIS MORNING. LATELY I BEEN ASKING GOD TO USE ME AS HIS VESSEL, TO WORK THROUGH ME FOR OTHERS.
I'M CURRENTLY IN A HOMELESS SHELTER AND WANT TO BE A WITINESS FOR MY GOD. THERE'S SOMETIMES WHEN I'M FEELING ALONE, AFRAID AND MOST OF ALL ABANDON BY HIM. GOD HAS SO MUCH FOR ME TO DO AND I TRUELY BELIEVE THIS. THIS IS WHY I'M CONTINUING TO TALK ABOUT HIM OTHERS HERE IN THE SHELTER. PLEASE PRAY FOR ME TO BE STRONG. THANK YOU, KATTIE.
Lysa:
I LOVED your devotional on P31 today. Such wonderful words of wisdom that all of us can apply to our lives, whether we are having an affair or not. Thank you for your wise teaching and application of 1 Corinthians 13. We need to get out of a "consumer mentality" when it comes to marriage. I just had this discussion with some single women yesterday, as one of them is coming to grips with an affair her father is having. I will forward the devotional on to them-- it will be helpful to what we discussed.
Sincerely, Julie Coleman
Kattie - I am lifting up the desires of your heart to our Heavenly Father who works in ways that we can't begin to expect or imagine. You can do more as a vessel there, amid your loneliness and uncertainty, than many of us can begin to imagine. He will use you, protect you, guide you, and comfort you...it may not be in our time frame or comfortable conditions, but we will wait expectantly to see the "big reveal" that He does through your time there as your faithfulness is revealed to bring all glory to Him.
Let us know!
And my "I can fly" story will wait for another time since now my heart is waiting to see how Kattie can "fly" during this time.
Lysa, seeing your sweet girl dressed like a painted bunting somehow made me think of my brothers with towels tied around their necks, jumping off the furniture and pretending to be superheroes. Oh, my goodness, what a riot!!!
Thank you for helping all of us to soar a little higher each and every day. Love you to pieces!
Lisa
Kattie, you're in my prayers as well. You have a heart for God that He will fill to overflowing. Sending much love your way!
Nice poster! She didn't misspell bunting, her n is just upside down! :)
Well done! Cute! I wanted to say how much I liked yoru Prov. 31 Devotional today. So true! God Bless!
Lysa, thank you for your lovely post on flying. (great picture too!) I too have the best memories of flying in my dreams, a place where I was free and "lifted up!" I want those dreams back! Isn't it amazing how one word can trigger all of those wonderful emotions from years ago!! I love it! Thank you for your ministry and for your servant heart to be God's hands and His heart to others.
Kattie, you have a wonderful heart for God. Yes, I believe you can do ALL things through Christ who stengthens you! (Phil. 4:13)
Today you ministered to my heart too. See, your ministry has started already! I have been offered a job in a Christian bookstore for very low pay. (my sister calls it volunteering, even though I am actually working) I wondered if this career change was possible for me to make with 2/3 of the pay that I was used to?? This morning I have to give my answer and when I checked your blog, it reminded me of the seminar I went to about 25 years ago. The Christian speaker said if we want to make a difference in this world, to invest not in material things, but to invest in people. My passion is being with people and bringing joy into their lives. You have inspired me this morning to accept the job and to trust God for the rest in financial matters. Thanks for being transparent and real. God will certainly bless you as you go forward in Him!!
Her "n" is just upside, right? :-)
What a great memory (minus the blood and stitches) and how awesome to see Brooke doing the same thing! Spelling doesn't count when you look as cute as she does! Great project!
Lysa - Love the pics of your daughter. Too fun. :) Just wanted to say thanks so much for the opportunity you gave all of us bloggers this week. It was such a great to connect our "little community" and get to know one another better. I'm so excited for all those wonderful writers whose blog were chosen. Please keep us posted as you use them for P31. I pray many are blessed through their stories & devotions. Sweet blessings, Amy in OR
This takes me back to my childhood as well. I remember going across the street to my neighbor's house (an elderly man who would sit in his garage on nice days and just watch the small town happenings around him).
I would take his umbrella, stand up on a chair and jump - hoping that the umbrella would hold me in the air just like Mary Poppins! Oh the joys of childhood! Thanks for taking me back down memory lane. :)
You are inspiring, beautiful and you know what happens when women say YES to God. Love, Michele
My attempt at flying was when I tried to be the 6 million dollar man & the bionic woman all rolled into one. I jumped off a pile of hay bales... thought I would land on my feet like they did but instead... sprained my ankle really bad! I agree though... those few seconds of flying were wonderful!
Thank you for sharing your pictures, your stories and your life with all of us. I love that I can always come and find something to smile about as well as to pray about.
I appreciate you SO much!
Love,
Bonnelle
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