Posts by Merrill
Under My Roof
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, well feel like it! Yes, the air is cooler but mostly because I had all my babies under one roof last night! Okay, babies might be a stretch since 3 out of 5 have facial hair! There is nothing like having all your children (and a few friends) home laughing, eating, playing, fussing and finally sleeping. They are the best gifts ever given to me, even when they are loud….as the Grinch say, “The Noise, Noise, Noise!” (this is from the non-facial hair one mostly, the minority of the group, in a word GIRL) Even when they fuss and fight with each other ( the under 5 foot group). Even when their things...
Read MoreComings and Goings…..
Transitions are always tricky. Coming home from vacation, new job, new marriage, just graduating into adult life, end of a relationship, moving, rolling out Christmas and then putting it away. We get comfortable with the norm, what we are use to….then life changes. Even if it is good change it can be uncomfortable, like a great new pair of shoes that we need to wear a bit before they fit just right. I was thinking about this last night when my little ones came back from their Dad’s house. They have a transition every couple days. Going between Mom and Dad’s homes. Sometimes it flows and is easy for all of us and other times we have what I call...
Read MoreSimply Christmas…..
I was laying in bed this morning and was and noticing how calm I am. Isn’t it Dec. 13th today? Usually this is the part in Dec. when my heart-rate goes up and the pace picks up. In years past this is the time I start doing the countdown to how many days I have left to get it “all” done. Decorating, 5 kids, 5 stockings, Santa gifts, family gifts, friend gifts, shop, wrap, Christmas cards, Cooking, Oh and looking fabulous for the many parties and events on the calendar………Oh and don’t forget the neighbors! “Why am I so calm?” I think part of the answer lies in the response to the last year as a whole. We have less to...
Read MorePeace Under Pressure
Well, the Christmas season has begun, last weekend we hauled out the holly, decked the house up, hung the stockings and trimmed the tree! I lead the Advent class and started to make my lists. Yes, the season is in full swing. As a life coach I am constantly encouraging others to find balance, meaning and peace in their life. But as we know peace is not easy to come by during the hectic and busy pace that is thrust upon us. So maybe peace is our goal….balance and meaning is our aim. It is unrealistic to think that we will experience a total stress-free and idyllic “wonderful life” free of difficulties holiday. Instead what if we created Peace Under...
Read MoreCreating Space for Hope Within the Season
Ready set go! The Season has started…..For some, Christmas is a time of joy and celebration for others it will be difficult to find the joy, much less the meaning. This year I want to challenge myself and others to be INTENTIONAL. Today, put your heads together as a family and start to think about what will make this Christmas a Gentle, Meaningful Christmas. If you don’t make it a priority it won’t happen, the season takes off like Santa’s Sleigh and before you know it you are toasting in the New Year! Just think of three things that you can do to keep it simple, then remember that self care the best gift you can give yourself! List three things...
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Merrill Is a mother of 5 who has found her calling in sharing her experiences from life with others. She can help you break out of your routine to live life to its fullest potential.