wings of forgiveness.

Had to go
Across the water
Just to find
What was here in my heart all along
Spend so much time
Trying to be right
That I was dead wrong

If Nelson Mandela can forgive his oppressors
Surely I can forgive you for your passion

You're only human
Let's shake free this gravity of resentment
And fly high, and fly high
You're only human
Let's shake free this gravity of judgment
And fly high on the wings of forgiveness

Had to run
To the arms of curiosity
Just to find
What was here in my life all along
I had found that the art of simplicity
Simply means making peace of your complexity

If Gandhi can forgive persecution
Surely you can forgive me for being so petty

I'm only human
Let's shake free this gravity of resentment
And fly high, and fly high
You're only human
Let's shake free this gravity of judgment
And fly high on the wings of forgiveness

I've searched for romance
Flowers and affection
What I found is a lesson
Of what love really is
Found the game of love is
Not about how much you can take
In fact authentic love is about
How much you can give

After everything that we've been through
I just want you to know
That I still love you
I want you to know
That I forgive you
(thank you for teaching how to give)
And I wanna let you know how much you changed my life
I wanna let you know you taught me how to fly
And I wrote this song to tell you this
I'm better cuz you taught me how to give

I took a swim
In the sea of guilt and misery
To find myself in an island
In the middle of nowhere
In my solitude
I asked to know the highest truth
And what I was told
Is to let own self be true

If Jesus can forgive crucifixion
Surely we can survive and find resolution

Let's keep it moving
Let's shake free this gravity of resentment
And fly high, and fly high
You're only human
Let's shake free this gravity of judgment
And fly high, and fly high
Let's keep it moving
Let's shake free this gravity of commitment
And fly high on the wings of forgiveness

After everything that we've been through
I just want you to know
That I still love you
I want you to know
That I still love you
And I wanna let you know how much you changed my life
I wanna let you know you taught me how to fly
And I wrote this song to tell you this
I'm better cuz you taught me how to give.

-written by India Aire

paradise

Those Measurements.

I am not much of a quilter. But I do love a blanket. And blanket with meaning...so wonderful. Every once in awhile I make one (got the itch)-and always scramble around the internet to find the dimensions of material to buy.
So here it is. For a forever of future convenience for me, and anyone else with the same problem...


Adult Quilt Approx. Sizes
TWIN 68" x 88"
FULL 81" x 88"
QUEEN 88" x 96"
KING 107" x 108"

Children's Quilt Approx. Sizes
Preemie quilt 18" by 20"-24"
Newborn baby 25" by 30"
Crib 50" x 53"
Toddler 35" by 45"
Child 40" by 60"

in the meantime

While on vacation:
pipes broke.
water leaked.

This week:
sewer leaked.
pipes fixed.
sewer leaked.
sewer leaked.
no water.

water, poo.
insurance.

next week:
125 feet yard trench
new carpet?
new bathroom?
new basement i suppose.

in the meantime-
i love you insurance.
i love you credit card.
i love you running water.
and i can't wait to love you-
flushing toilets.

Roloff Love

i tried to think of a great way to say this
but i surrender....
i love amy roloff.
this woman is completely inspirational.
walks on her counter tops to reach the microwave-
yet has carried and delivered twins.
and is raising them.
with two others.
what would that be like having your six year old
taller than you?
driving cars?
carrying a carseat in?
health limitations.
society limitations.
normal life limitations.
my hero.
i suppose
the reason i completely adore her
is this incredible ability she has to
make the most of every opportunity.
and to see things as such.
if my children ever view me
as her's view her...
i will be absolutely content with my life.
i know. sappy, reality tv nerd.
so sincerely, pleasantly, motivationally
inspired.