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Bouncing off the Walls

| Laura Lee Bonde

Last week, we went to Verizon to switch our phones over to Scott’s plan, and in doing so, we had to turn our old phones in for new ones. Who’d’ve thought Verizon would’ve broken my laughter free from prison.

As we were waiting for the sales rep, Scott and I were discussing (away from them) which phones the kids could pick from, and as we were about to tell them their options, Scott said, “Your mom said you don’t need phones,” which caused me to laugh a BIG laugh.

Immediately, every head in the store turned to look: some out of shock; some out of surprise; maybe some out of fear (my laugh scares people sometimes), and of course, Carolyn smiled, while covering her face, and Nathan smiled, as he sank a little lower. It felt good. Continue reading →

And the Creepy Award Goes To…

| Laura Lee Bonde

Sometimes, just being “me” is all it takes.

This morning, I decided to use an app on my phone that tallies up your calories and steps throughout the day. Since I’d been unhappy with my weight (and was over being depressed), I decided to finally DO something about it. Continue reading →

“All That Matters”

| Laura Lee Bonde

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it’s easy to look back
at the mother I
was
but when I see my reflection
I see the mother I
am
I’m a good mom
and love my kids so

when I see parents act
the way “I” used to
my heart aches

I pray for those
who resemble
what I “used” to be

Midnight Silence

| Laura Lee Bonde

I think, for me, one of the greatest gifts is when my kids get along.

Last night, we celebrated my birthday early, and that didn’t happen, and (at least) one of them is still upset. You know how I can tell?

For every birthday, my oldest son, Kyle, wakes that person up at midnight to wish them a happy birthday.

He didn’t wake me up. 💔

Report Cards

| Laura Lee Bonde

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AHHHH!

some days
don’t make sense
moods
crashing together
joking
somehow stops

feelings hurt
tears run down

how is it
some days
I’m a better parent
than others
and some days
I’m worse

I’m glad
I don’t get graded
would I pass
or fail

To See Myself Through Love

| Laura Lee Bonde

When I was teaching the youth group on Wednesday, I said some things that really touched my heart. I even told them, “If you walk out of here with nothing, at least I know “I” got something out of this.”” It’s amazing how God shows us things, and since then, He’s just been expanding a lot.

One thing I’d mentioned is the way I see myself isn’t how others see me. Continue reading →