Broken
April 21, 2009 at 9:34 am , by Emily
My laptop? Broken.
Internet connection? Broken.
Dishwasher? Broken.
Vacuum cleaner? Broken.
Kids? 2 ear infections.
Some days I have grand plans to get all sorts of things done. Maybe this all is my reminder to just stop. Let the dishes pile up for a few hours, let the sand spend more than 3 minutes on the floor before it gets cleaned up. Let the emails go unread for a day or two. Sit down and snuggle the ones who need me. I am pretty sure this is a not so subtle nudge telling me to slow down. Prioritize. Appreciate. Today, I plan to do just that.
Check out Tuesdays Unwrapped at Chatting at the Sky today.
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by melissa @ the inspired room
On April 21, 2009 at 10:43 am
Aw, I have days like that too Em! And sometimes those are the BEST days for just the reason you pointed out. Slowing down and enjoying life in the midst of the chaos is what we need!!
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by carla
On April 21, 2009 at 1:44 pm
I have and idea what you’re going through. Just enjoy the peace you have right now!
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by Chiot's Run
On April 21, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Hope everthing and everyone is back to normal soon.
Chiot’s Run´s last blog post..2009 Tomato List
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by Writer Dad
On April 21, 2009 at 3:55 pm
Tell me all is not lost. Tell me the TV still works.
Writer Dad´s last blog post..April
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by Denise
On April 21, 2009 at 5:02 pm
oh, can relate…
dryer broken
van broken
husband out of town for the week.
i do have blue sky though so life is good regardless of the broken.
Denise´s last blog post..the weather is here, wish you beautiful
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by Meredith from Merchant Ships
On April 21, 2009 at 5:19 pm
Oh no! You have the ear infections, too? I can deal with everything else but those. It’s so hard to see your little ones hurting. Hope you can let the dishes pile up and have some good cuddle time on the sofa until this all blows over.
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by Cody - Dream-Life-Coaching
On April 21, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I have those days too, it’s hard to decide if it’s a sign to take a break and rest or that I should show determination and overcome the obstacles?
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by living with lindsay
On April 21, 2009 at 10:30 pm
Perfect.
I hope the kids are feeling better.
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by Going Haywire, or Avoiding Wedding Machinations, or How I Ended up with a $40 Slip « Simple Savvy
On April 22, 2009 at 5:44 am
[...] Emily said it well today at Remodeling This Life. I, too, am receiving signals to stop everything and slow down. For starters: no appetite. It’s pretty rare that I’m not excited about food. So when my body says “eat whatever, I could care less,” I know something’s up. [...]
by emily
On April 22, 2009 at 3:44 pm
Wow! You certainly titled this post appropriately. It sounds like you are embracing the fact that sometimes broken is the doorway to freedom and rest. A much needed and appropriate reminder for me. Thanks for the link!
emily´s last blog post..tuesdays unwrapped
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