Reaching

February 10, 2015 by margaretsmn

Join the Two Writing Teachers Slice of Life Challenge.

My One Little Word for 2015 is Reach. Kim Douillard puts out a photo challenge each week. Guess what the theme is this week? Reach!

So here are some of my own photos that Reach.

While most of the country is frigid, we are experiencing springlike weather here in Louisiana. The live oaks reach for the blue sky.

I continue to Reach out with my prayer shawls. I delivered this one to Lyndel on Sunday. She is now wrapped in peace while she nurses her ill husband.

The amaryllis gift just keeps on Reaching. This is the second blossom sprouting. I am not very green when it comes to keeping plants alive. This display of growth gives me strength. Thanks, Jen.

I am still reaching for my poetic soul and writing poems to Laura Shovan’s Sound Poetry Project. Click on over for some poetry love.

Posted in Slice of Life | Tagged amaryllis, OLW, parenting adults, Prayer Shawl Ministry, Reach | 15 Comments

15 Responses

on February 10, 2015 at 12:16 pm | Reply Holly Mueller

Capturing your OLW in photos is inspiring. I saw your pics on Facebook of Maggie’s move. My heart is reaching out to you and your daughter! Your prayer shawls are so pretty.
on February 10, 2015 at 1:17 pm | Reply jenmouton

Love you, Margaret. After this week, things should slow down for me. What are you up to this weekend? Let me know as I miss you. Peace and love, Jen
on February 10, 2015 at 1:30 pm | Reply K. Renae P.

I love the visuals of your OWL. Inspiring post.
on February 10, 2015 at 2:26 pm | Reply Julie

Great post. Loved the theme. Loved the pictures. Wonderful!
on February 10, 2015 at 2:42 pm | Reply jarhartz

I love how your OLW is everywhere. You chose well. So much is connected to growth and the strength buried deep that it takes to reach.
on February 10, 2015 at 2:57 pm | Reply kd0602

Beautiful images of “reach”…love the serendipity of your OWL and the weekly photo challenge! Thanks so much for sharing.
on February 10, 2015 at 6:03 pm | Reply Robin

The images you chose are such wonderful representations of what your OLW means to you today. I wonder how those images might evolve throughout the year?
on February 10, 2015 at 7:44 pm | Reply Tara Smith

Reaching in so many rich and wonderful ways, margaret!
on February 11, 2015 at 12:13 am | Reply Linda Baie

Lovely to see what things you’ve found to capture for ‘reach’, Margaret. We’ve had such warm weather that we fear the trees will be getting the wrong message. I love hearing that you’ve finished another shawl for someone.
on February 11, 2015 at 1:04 am | Reply newtreemom

Love the tree picture! Most trees around here are still reaching with bare branches. Looking forward to the green.

Beautiful prayer shawl, too… I think it is the smile of the wearer.
on February 11, 2015 at 1:08 am | Reply Jaana

What a wonderful way to keep your OLW alive and living it. I should start knitting/crocheting prayer shawls instead of scarves.
on February 11, 2015 at 3:48 am | Reply readingtothecore

Your prayer shawl is so beautiful! And that tree! As you know, my view is a little different 🙂 Keep reaching, Margaret!
on February 11, 2015 at 10:33 pm | Reply 3011mileswestofvt

This is so inspirational. You have a good word and found it in so many ways. This word was woven into a conversation I had today with a fellow coach today at school. :-). That live oak is magnificent!.
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on March 12, 2015 at 12:34 pm | Reply Jackie

Great word–I have been reaching out to others this year, and also reaching towards a new future. That shawl is beautiful, and what a comfort to be able to offer another person.