Roots and wings. Is it possible to have both at the very same time?
In my post, “The Wind and the Waves,” (you can read it here if you’d like) I told you about how I stepped away from months of endless medical research and found myself on a beach during our vacation last month.
Found myself? How does that even happen? Was I lost? I mean, one minute I was just standing in knee high waves and the next, I had a sudden urge for dreadlocks and a tattoo. (Sorry, Dad!)
Bam! The gypsy soul in me returned.
It makes sense, really. Mom raised us on Fleetwood Mac. I never knew what I wanted to be when I grew up. I didn’t go to college, I took life’s adventurous path instead.
Welcome back, free spirit! Man, it’s been awhile.
I feel more like myself than I have in f-o-r-e-v-e-r. I’m really not sure what prompted this new awakening. Perhaps sending those “what if’s” out to sea was enough to cause a shift in my life.
Whatever it is, I am running with it and now feels like the perfect time to expand my writing by sharing more of our journey.
If you’ve been around here awhile, you may recall that Little Bit is a genuine miracle. It’s true, he is. Another huge miracle is that I was able to get and stay pregnant with him.
So, I’m going to take a chance here and venture to say that having roots and wings at the same time certainly isΒ possible. I am hoping my Iowa roots will keep me grounded, while my gypsy writing lets me soar.
And, with that, I’d love to introduce you to my brand new category called Miracle Mommas.Β
I love this! We need more free spirits in this worldπβ€οΈ
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Hi there. Thank you so much. I haven’t quite made the plunge to tattoos quite yet, but I am thinking of it. Ha ha. Thanks for commenting. :)
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They can be beautiful!
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Definitely. I’ve wanted one F O R E V E R. A friend drew me my design years ago. It’s a daisy with heart shaped petals. Soooo sweet. Two years ago I got some mystery illness and since then, I’ve been afraid to get one. Standing on the beach that day, it was like releasing all that fear and SEEING myself. My true self. Geez uz, what a gift. Now I want a butterfly tattoo, too. π¦π¦π¦
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Your life is how you view it, and I’m glad you found that gift! π
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It’s so wonderful to have rediscovered your free spirit! I’m a big Fleetwood Mac fan myself! π
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Stevie!!!! π¦π¦π¦
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I remember as a young girl going through my aunts albums & in awe of her beauty! I always loved her clothes & her dancing! π¦π€πΌπ¦
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What a fabulous memory! We had one of those big wooden stereos and my mom would get out her albums and crank it up. We all danced around the living room. Stevie was almost like a goddess to me- she always seemed so free. And, when she hurt, she owned it. A real soul in beautiful clothes. I still have one of her solo albums in my hope chest.
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Thank you. Yes ma’am, it’s like coming home all over again. ππ
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I’ve been singing Gypsy, Sara, and Rhiannon for daysβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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Isn’t it wonderous how the sea can remove one thing which is troubling to you, but replace it with something else. I’m so blessed to be living by the sea and I love to visit it and just sit. Doing nothing but being at one with this most incredible force of nature. And … I always come away feeling less troubled, less ‘fed up’, less … lost.
I’m so thankful that you are feeling like there is a direction to head in, in your life.
I’m also thankful for your Little Bit. He’s that bit of magic which happened, and gave you hope.
Sending squidges ~ Cobs. x
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Holy moly, I thought I responded… I apologize β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ How fortunate that you live by the sea. Bet that is energizing and healing at the same time. It’s so weird because when I ‘found’ myself in that ocean, I realized why I am always seeking water! Total water girl here. No wonder we go to the creek so much. Plus I told my husband that I will only move to a house that has a pond or creek!! Ha ha. NOW I know why!
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I left my pond behind … but I gained one great big sea. lol.
C. xxx π·
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What you said about Little Bit touched my heart. Thank you so much! Love you so very much! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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You too, Jessica. Very much.
C. π·
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I’m so excited for you Jess. To find yourself but still feel grounded and free at the same time is like a new beginning. Go Gypsy girl! Sending you big hugs β€οΈ
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Oh my gosh, Miri! You may be right. A new beginning. Love that “Gypsy girl.” β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
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I’ve been wondering where you were, I thought I’d lost you, but there you were just away finding yourself, and I’m very happy you did ππ
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Hey sweetie. I have been ‘away.’ That’s a great way to put it. It’s been a journey, that’s for sure. You’re kind of stuck with me, so worries about losing me. You’ve been a rock in my health journey, sooooo kind to me. β€οΈ
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It’s good to take time out every once in a while π Happy to see your photos again, they are a lovely form of meditation that I look forward to π
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Wow! Just saw this! Thank you so very much. β€οΈ
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I can hardly wait to read!
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Oh my gosh! You MADE my day! πππ
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oh-this sounds like a nice project! I am looking forward to your posts! So very happy you are back-I sure missed you!
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Hi sweetheart. I missed you, too! Feel like I just “got off the train.” β€οΈ
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Now you can write about all of your adventures!
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Yes ma’am π¦
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What a wonderful mix….Iowa roots holding firm, tethering you so you can float and wander like a gypsy! So glad you “found” yourself in the wind and waves,.
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Hi Faye, I absolutely Lβ€οΈVE what you said!! Tethering is the perfect word. Thank you so much for your wonderful comments.
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just so glad you are back writing! I am well tethered today…taking care of grandkids. This was my last day and then I head home. They both woke up sick! stomach flu…..not sure I will get a post in today!
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Oh noooo! The stomach flu? I’m sorry to hear that! Prayers that they feel better soon and that you stay healthy, too!
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If I get it I hope it waits till I am back home tonite…driving and throwing up do not go together…
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Oh man! Fingers crossed!
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So far so good! Back home and not sick.
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Yay!!
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