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Hairy Legs, Tears, and Laughter

| Laura Lee Bonde

Yesterday, Carolyn was doing homework on the computer, so my writing had to wait. I “could’ve” attempted to write from my phone, but trust me: that would have taken SO long, so I decided to wait, and let me tell you…this story of transformation is well worth the wait. Continue reading →

“Authority Behind Prayer”

| Laura Lee Bonde

It’s so easy to mimic
pretending it’s you
praying, repeating
wanting the same results

nothing happens

I’ve been listening to prayers
not repeating them
but listening…realizing
they’re just words

the enemy doesn’t bow down to words
the enemy flees from authority

becoming love
knowing who you are
scares the enemy back to hell
where it belongs

storming earth with heaven
sending darkness back to hell
an Army is rising

can you feel it

A – authority known
R – relationships growing
M – many standing as one
Y – Yahweh

 

Happy Family Day

| Laura Lee Bonde

You know…I notice mostly that I’ve changed by the atmosphere of my home and the love I receive from my kids. Those two things right there speak louder than words and are worth more than gold. I wouldn’t even BE a mother without my kids, so yesterday, I gave them all gifts and said, “Happy Mother’s Day,” but FIRST, I walked out to my gift.

My gift from Kyle (minus the Efferdent)...so funny that those made it in the picture!
My gift from Kyle (minus the Efferdent)…so funny that those made it in the picture!

Since we’ve lived here (for three years), Kyle has left my gifts for me in the same spot, so when I come out of the bedroom, it’s the first thing I see, and wouldn’t you know it…every time, it surprises me. This year, he gave me a potted plant. He found out these flowers were called “Mums,” so he bought me my favorite color and called me “Mum.” I love it because they’re ALIVE, so I can plant them right outside my bedroom window. What a daily expression of love that will be!

Okay, I’m going to brag about Kyle for a moment. On Saturday, he coached Nathan’s flag football game. At the end of the game, he passed out flowers to the boys to give to their mothers: pink roses. How special is my boy! …so thoughtful! Okay, now I’ll brag about all of them.

Nathan made me a card with coupons for him to clean. In the card, he said he’ll be a husband someday and should get used to cleaning. How adorable is that! Carolyn made me breakfast for lunch: waffles and eggs, and she surprised me by watching one of my favorite movies with me: “Mama Mia.” I love that movie! Katie did the dishes, and we all just spent time together. Katie had to work, but when she was there, she was THERE, and I loved surprising them with gifts.

Baskets made by Sierra Richardson for my girls
Baskets made by Sierra Richardson for my girls

I bought the girls gift baskets with amazing homemade goodies created by Sierra Elise Richardson. I highly recommend buying products from her. They are absolutely amazing, and my girls LOVED them. The boys were given gift cards. It’s the first time I’ve given them things on Mother’s Day. Before, it’s been all-about-me, but this time, I wanted it all-about-us.

And then there’s Kaiden: how sweet he is! We all loved having him here. He’s been so peaceful. He’s still asleep…slept through the whole night. What a joy! If God sent me a husband and it was possible to have another baby, I would say, “Yes!” to both in a heartbeat. If not, I’m going to be a really good grandma.

In the midst of all this goodness, I even had the chance to work on flags AND take a nap. I value my kids but not more than I value God. It’s because I’ve placed Him above all else that everything keeps coming into alignment with heaven, and I love it!

“A Part of Me”

| Laura Lee Bonde

Beauty undefined
but known within
gently singing a song
of elegance

Heart unhindered
by the pains of the past
becoming love like the
Father inside

Loving without receiving
giving without wanting
hugging without needing
human contact

Mothering through heaven
caring for each soul
spending time, being
one with them

Trust not foreign
purity woven throughout
integrity, wholeness
joy abounds

Living without limit
Loving without boundaries
while God’s plan unravels
beneath each step

 

“So Not Normal”

| Laura Lee Bonde

Normal was cussing
calling names
screaming
slamming doors

Normal was drinking
passing out
missing life
passing by

Normal was forgetting
not wanting to move
crying
over selfish desires

Normal was laughing
at work but
yelling
at home

Normal was darkness
without light
without hope
without love

and then I met Him
fell in love with my kids
encountered His Love
changed my mind

to create a NEW normal

FREEDOM

“Seasons of Heaven”

| Laura Lee Bonde

crawling out of darkness
smoke had filled the air
clearing away
revealing vision
clearer than before

kneeling
discovering
standing
walking

to a place that looks different

with familiar faces
that acquainted before
but become closer
in the picture of life

uniting
swaying
supporting
growing

when seasons change
the weather blends
to create an atmosphere
that matches the season
until Jesus

promises
hope
Peace
understanding

Jesus living
creates an atmosphere of heaven
in every season
every circumstance
every moment

breakthrough
believing
receiving
victory

of standing tall
with smoke underneath
breathing with ease
sleeping in rest
seeing with clarity