tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43631687237936100282024-02-18T21:49:53.812-08:00SIMPLY STORKSimply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comBlogger881125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-22020992361033006532021-05-07T12:04:00.008-07:002021-05-11T11:05:13.884-07:00Day in the life...<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk45hDXcJEFaTVc9MdGtL389bMZin_QOpRzYUNUad-DYXDtI2bdHCuFhWCWnKjKSKB1ha4HCeJrV7e13jHZW1y69nO7EAPsL6G4A96vFHEohVi3POP_G05XAwvVfprXXJ5lIyPx5lKBWbj/s2048/20210506175311_IMG_7667.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk45hDXcJEFaTVc9MdGtL389bMZin_QOpRzYUNUad-DYXDtI2bdHCuFhWCWnKjKSKB1ha4HCeJrV7e13jHZW1y69nO7EAPsL6G4A96vFHEohVi3POP_G05XAwvVfprXXJ5lIyPx5lKBWbj/w359-h239/20210506175311_IMG_7667.JPG" width="359" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of a birth doula</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> There is a moment when my phone goes off. A special ring , used only for clients, when everything shifts. No matter who I'm with. No matter what I am doing...I need to take the call. Most of the time it's a heads up call. This means that I must be packed and ready to walk out the door at any moment. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVMLznYy-Qi3lzc0uEw_p5aMd1Q12DmF23Czp_rTBxjabHyrz7CCv32cTyDpsTFCl2VTzIchHteXQgRXzzmeJ6AHxjjB2FcSSxAS0gI-mhcncPRIu8TVPsTuo-QEvoETDbZ6bn7Mu8Qk_/s2048/PXL_20210506_204413626%257E2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVVMLznYy-Qi3lzc0uEw_p5aMd1Q12DmF23Czp_rTBxjabHyrz7CCv32cTyDpsTFCl2VTzIchHteXQgRXzzmeJ6AHxjjB2FcSSxAS0gI-mhcncPRIu8TVPsTuo-QEvoETDbZ6bn7Mu8Qk_/w344-h258/PXL_20210506_204413626%257E2.jpg" width="344" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I take this time to go through my doula bag one more time. I check my camera for memory card space. I check the batteries. I grab the chargers for my camera and phone. I make sure I have snacks and water. I make sure I have parking money (been trapped in a hospital garage before with no funds on my card to get the car out and no one there to take cash, that was fun after 5 days with little sleep, but I digress). I set up rides for my son should he need to be taken somewhere before I can get back. I make sure to eat. I make sure to put on comfortable clothes and then the waiting begins. This can be anywhere from an hour to several hours.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then it comes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The call. "Please come."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">My response is always the same...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"I'm on my way."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtIib4R2Jdubzpodpo3QAlRP69xXimGbEAUH5qRxRVgmDAAoiXlbIcLKZz5xMdl0YnU6B6-1GsQaTJusqAnhz7i8veCoKjVUDGH7B8gwK9WkntqrFevgze-51uA2GW6_mL-jgFQ0Zlfert/s2048/PXL_20210423_235134004%257E3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtIib4R2Jdubzpodpo3QAlRP69xXimGbEAUH5qRxRVgmDAAoiXlbIcLKZz5xMdl0YnU6B6-1GsQaTJusqAnhz7i8veCoKjVUDGH7B8gwK9WkntqrFevgze-51uA2GW6_mL-jgFQ0Zlfert/s320/PXL_20210423_235134004%257E3.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div> The<span style="text-align: center;"> drive to the birth is usually the same too. How fast are they really progressing. Will I arrive in time? Will I be the first one there? Am I prepared?</span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After arrival it is discovered if we are settling in for a long haul or are we cruzin right along?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This part is totally unpredictable. No two births are the same. Next time I will try to share some of what happens during a birth.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until then...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Be well</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">~ Simply~</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Simply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-83728289371423316112021-04-18T10:28:00.001-07:002021-04-18T10:30:03.608-07:00Once a week<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPD2atqDcqZZrX0kXh9g-YjhmGZEtarb9vSe2JBGnZdU-9Gn9QSaldO1907CmqrbUyJKpX1dAypOGCwGTQJRcChQJC1IR-1STlnawusrQQHuAVr40ZgAfaBIDuOkHnmIWGxu6Je3OLEGKX/s3600/IMG_6416.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3600" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPD2atqDcqZZrX0kXh9g-YjhmGZEtarb9vSe2JBGnZdU-9Gn9QSaldO1907CmqrbUyJKpX1dAypOGCwGTQJRcChQJC1IR-1STlnawusrQQHuAVr40ZgAfaBIDuOkHnmIWGxu6Je3OLEGKX/w400-h266/IMG_6416.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"> When I was a young mom, I lived in a tiny house. Nothing like the tiny homes of today's standards, but it was pretty small. I really struggled to keep the house clean. I really struggled, most of all, with the motivation to keep things in order. Why work so hard when my 4 little darlings were just going to trash it in mere moments.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to host a "tea time" once a week. A time for some of my friends to come for a visit. It was every Tuesday night. We had tea. We chatted. We just took the time to be together. I loved it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Something that started out for selfish reasons, ended up helping me stay motivated to stay on top of things. I knew that at least one day a week my house would be "company clean."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">As I am looking around today, I realize my house is a bit cluttered. It's not from lack of organization or chasing 4 small children. I now am in the middle of a huge project that has forced me to rearrange some things. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not quite the mess that came from overwhelm, but summer is coming and soon enough this house will be filled with friends and family looking to swim at the lake. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">All this to say...it's spring. It's time to clean and organize and get ready for the next season, before the long dark days of winter hit us again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">May you find inspiration all around you.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">~Simply~</div> <p></p>Simply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-16096725152963198482021-03-21T21:39:00.002-07:002021-03-21T21:40:40.611-07:00Black and white<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbM8zxG6OwC7cJT8F1CPH-BTBbXq5rYm33QchQLzH-2kvT-E2b-1NlpBBpe37GiLJdvZEXPlLsF6dcaOIxuL38q5RZQqc8LBhs4vTFgoJU76if5EUlaiXWRW7jyJ2R6s461nOGgMrOTIm3/s3264/PXL_20210225_152452297_1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbM8zxG6OwC7cJT8F1CPH-BTBbXq5rYm33QchQLzH-2kvT-E2b-1NlpBBpe37GiLJdvZEXPlLsF6dcaOIxuL38q5RZQqc8LBhs4vTFgoJU76if5EUlaiXWRW7jyJ2R6s461nOGgMrOTIm3/w300-h400/PXL_20210225_152452297_1.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p> Hello. </p><p> I have inherited a new world. When my husband of 21 years left me and our children, I was left frozen in time. My world became a world of pure focus. I had to focus on the children. I had to focus on paying the bills. I had to focus on a new way of looking at absolutely everything I did and I had to focus on how I was going to go about doing it...alone.</p><p> I have accepted things now. My "new normal," although not chosen, is interesting to me. I have realized that I went from living in a world full of color and joy, to living in a world of black and white.</p><p> I realize that as I sit here today, I now not only shoot photographs in black and white, but my wardrobe is full of black, white and grey and my time is not my own.</p><p> I no longer smell my husband in the covers. I no longer spot cars like his when driving in traffic. I no longer hear his voice on the wind and I no longer watch for him in a crowd. Day or night, highs and lows, things have been turned to black and white. I'm not minding it much. Black and white is beautiful.</p><p> I have found the beauty in the simple things. I have found the time to be present in a way I never have before. I have found the time to love on others, because seeing things in black and white make the details pop. I am very aware of the pain behind the eyes of others and all because pain breathes the need for comfort. I am here for it. </p><p> I do not know when the color will return. But for now...my life is full.</p><p> May you find fullness in your daily life whether you see beauty in black, white or multicolor.</p><p>Love you lots </p><p>~Simply~</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><br /></p><br /> <p></p>Simply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-21773472951265954582021-03-14T17:30:00.001-07:002021-03-21T20:51:42.120-07:00A day for soup<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9i5ymVSn4O0B1fH90cHuAgsxmkXGS5f9RlkSGiGq9f6w2LIUGH4kCG9FbN9hRpo_1sQILlqKPsgGwQM44Tw-R3b2NCXYJHuTPCR9Skah4FJFyRC1VnvPXJOkjcsp4agyBd9QuU5STI-Jj/s4032/PXL_20210307_200529794.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9i5ymVSn4O0B1fH90cHuAgsxmkXGS5f9RlkSGiGq9f6w2LIUGH4kCG9FbN9hRpo_1sQILlqKPsgGwQM44Tw-R3b2NCXYJHuTPCR9Skah4FJFyRC1VnvPXJOkjcsp4agyBd9QuU5STI-Jj/s320/PXL_20210307_200529794.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43xhXCVklXK3LWJlWFAeooLVeJwodyBgMFatC904P3vDGi6sUn2tJsXC3WkuGJpmZl8rU2RECX4esXt8nLUrzPc_GOpqaju8dHVditWezRYht8n0985J5PPpWSmkc_g1Mcw2Ml8n-1EA2/s4032/PXL_20210307_200542481.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg43xhXCVklXK3LWJlWFAeooLVeJwodyBgMFatC904P3vDGi6sUn2tJsXC3WkuGJpmZl8rU2RECX4esXt8nLUrzPc_GOpqaju8dHVditWezRYht8n0985J5PPpWSmkc_g1Mcw2Ml8n-1EA2/s320/PXL_20210307_200542481.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">Day 1</p><p style="text-align: center;">Roasted vegetable soup</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;">On this day It was stormy, dark and gloomy. The perfect kind of day for a rich creamy soup.</p><p style="text-align: center;">I started by cutting squash, potato and onion into cubs. I seasoned them with garlic, salt and pepper. I roasted them in the oven until fork tender and deep color had formed. I then cheated a bit and dumped it into my soup maker with a cup and a half of water and a bullion cube. I set it for creamy and left it. But you could do the same in the pot by emulsifying it when it had cooked for about 20 mins. (Or adding it to a food processor or blender). I then returned it to the pot. By adding some coconut cream it gave it a unique flavor, but you could use cream or milk to get it to the right consistency. I served mine with texas toast. But any french bread or crunchy sourdough for dipping would be super tasty. </p><p style="text-align: center;">I must warn you. This soup is very rich. A cup full will stick to your ribs for as long as that blustery weather lasts.</p><p style="text-align: center;">Enjoy,</p><p style="text-align: center;">~Simply~</p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><p><br /></p> <br /> <p></p>Simply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-6658299516529517692020-12-03T10:23:00.005-08:002020-12-04T08:21:40.887-08:00Little red cardinals<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1X9pmnZgq9jmshPjRL-axnOk3VTTc1iuoRwWf9RnWXOX_1NRXvfkNg30qcj-rhCrYUColhfWdtB2819rvBQcRX5z_bzGKfc4HS4LAFRauwWa8zvxMbKJ0kr8_eaW-snCcNiCSBgSw97L/s4032/PXL_20201203_175536484.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT1X9pmnZgq9jmshPjRL-axnOk3VTTc1iuoRwWf9RnWXOX_1NRXvfkNg30qcj-rhCrYUColhfWdtB2819rvBQcRX5z_bzGKfc4HS4LAFRauwWa8zvxMbKJ0kr8_eaW-snCcNiCSBgSw97L/s320/PXL_20201203_175536484.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXnId3Fnmm8EuPcrsvdfBsWxCSBfcAwfVjqWY95k00NVV9XDVK76kOINxUrslmKqK61XTY9GTlXevp2HvztiVlq9-QTgafNdp1hmV6T7B4dTZuJlEOlQlRf5iQUwXASMs3cFBL0SftKZg/s4032/PXL_20201203_175523997.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcXnId3Fnmm8EuPcrsvdfBsWxCSBfcAwfVjqWY95k00NVV9XDVK76kOINxUrslmKqK61XTY9GTlXevp2HvztiVlq9-QTgafNdp1hmV6T7B4dTZuJlEOlQlRf5iQUwXASMs3cFBL0SftKZg/s320/PXL_20201203_175523997.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfA6q9lG_WUC-zuS_PJ8YPnVg-_nAhRVFhp-Wny3yURVP1o8n4RcC8OZZ5Gq-7SW8Ani_jHk64ntE6KrGyL931j5yIGyWvaDbYtJ1uroPRnlHwrts6b4tqy9jlSn0SyOPvPqzDIjADZBo/s4032/PXL_20201203_175437796.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkfA6q9lG_WUC-zuS_PJ8YPnVg-_nAhRVFhp-Wny3yURVP1o8n4RcC8OZZ5Gq-7SW8Ani_jHk64ntE6KrGyL931j5yIGyWvaDbYtJ1uroPRnlHwrts6b4tqy9jlSn0SyOPvPqzDIjADZBo/s320/PXL_20201203_175437796.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8oBuONeelHRIaQ3WhAEVnjonCdP_nG7jnx0ebwc6otacJGmO5esTYbSlRNIxmPx63Pp-CublVkGJJpt_cdTQ5IaHVZ2D-XJFZNzxJ5L1RAuPbAEkYUaIAFNp8xawiDg0zyMBu9Au3Gxf/s4032/PXL_20201203_175414769.PORTRAIT.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp8oBuONeelHRIaQ3WhAEVnjonCdP_nG7jnx0ebwc6otacJGmO5esTYbSlRNIxmPx63Pp-CublVkGJJpt_cdTQ5IaHVZ2D-XJFZNzxJ5L1RAuPbAEkYUaIAFNp8xawiDg0zyMBu9Au3Gxf/s320/PXL_20201203_175414769.PORTRAIT.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MRRrNN-Jk7_JOzJK6ZXupAJWND9KvK5C2gkAkD7RvL9YNFcJYTVcvfRGSErCazHMbiyeVHDvAaEkDGd52LYJ3_ujvWEcgOXdwQKEiG2MroTjvxUOl01iMZC7_USw9Es3eOSZk2lfAkRb/s2048/PXL_20201203_182018327.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0MRRrNN-Jk7_JOzJK6ZXupAJWND9KvK5C2gkAkD7RvL9YNFcJYTVcvfRGSErCazHMbiyeVHDvAaEkDGd52LYJ3_ujvWEcgOXdwQKEiG2MroTjvxUOl01iMZC7_USw9Es3eOSZk2lfAkRb/s320/PXL_20201203_182018327.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello🎄</div><br /><p></p><p> It's the Christmas season for 2020. Can you believe it??? It snuck up on me, for sure.</p><p> The holidays are extremely difficult for me emotionally, which usually means...I choose to be on duty. There is just something about a holiday birth that makes my heart sing. I have a wonderful family that will step in to help out if I should get called to a birth which I think is fantastic. All I can say is "thank you!"</p><p> 4 little cardinal birds live in our tree. They say a little red cardinal represents loved ones past. I love the pop of color and I take a quiet moment to remember loved ones who have passed away everytime one catches my eye.</p><p> May you find something special and meaningful that catches your eye everytime you pass by your Christmas tree.</p><p>Merry Christmas friends.</p><p>~simply~</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Simply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-81656307790130138782020-08-29T21:16:00.000-07:002020-08-29T21:16:03.850-07:00Growing<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzARwQXtv4mhSEqJjB0L4uoEo7ysVAYBiBG58Bc7hvX8o5XdVf3SP5YoJ7ViJZJI9qnbB2oUgu1alOUvXhC1rTIyoj9k_ns87Hon2rEvsa7753fZBkFrxEs7BeS91rUAYoag00cQHXpd88/s4032/IMG_20200827_195210.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzARwQXtv4mhSEqJjB0L4uoEo7ysVAYBiBG58Bc7hvX8o5XdVf3SP5YoJ7ViJZJI9qnbB2oUgu1alOUvXhC1rTIyoj9k_ns87Hon2rEvsa7753fZBkFrxEs7BeS91rUAYoag00cQHXpd88/s640/IMG_20200827_195210.jpg" /></a></div><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p></blockquote><p> I spotted this little guy as I was walking past my little flower garden today. This poor section of dirt sits just outside my back door.</p><p> I have tried to grow things here many times. I have tried everything. I changed the dirt. I added dirt. I made sure it was watered regularly. And I really gave it my all. But for some reason...it just flopped. </p><p> This year I decided to try again.</p><p> I added some potting soil and sprinkled in some wild flowers seeds.</p><p> The greens came up very quickly. But no flowers. Not a one, until today :). There are three of these little flowers now hiding among the greens and I cannot wait to see what's next to show itself :)</p><p> It just goes to show you, if you just keep at it...growth shows itself.</p><p> Keep growing friends.</p><p>~simply~</p> <p></p>Simply Storkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01680187666365986912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4363168723793610028.post-73414167557462564952020-05-10T06:49:00.001-07:002020-05-10T06:59:12.547-07:00Happy Mother's Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have found myself in the kitchen again this morning. I always do the same things first thing in the morning. I make coffee (and that's done a certain way, as part of my morning ritual.) I make a piece of toast, unless of course I have left over dessert from the night before and I sit with my planner to see what needs to be done. I must write all important things down. My mind just can't remember with out a bit of a reminder these days.</div>
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I used to sit in my grandmother's kitchen and watch her bake. She measured everything with this 1 cup. She used to say..."why do you need to clunk around with all those extra things? You take a cup. If the recipe says 1/2 a cup...you fill it half full etc. As long as you use the same "cup" for all your measurements it will be just right."</div>
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I couldn't believe how simple her thought was...but she was right. I got this cup when she passed away. It lives in my flour jar :)</div>
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So, friends. Find yourself a great cup. Use it to pour and scoop and measure for yourself a beautiful mother's day :)</div>
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With love, Simply</div>
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Well...today is Doula day. Ever heard of such a thing?? Na, me neither. But so my phone informed me this morning, there it is. Doula day.</div>
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Its ironic really. All my hospital births have now been dropped due to the corona virus. Mom's are not allowed "extra" people in their birthing rooms. A doula or birth photographer are both considered extra. This has affected my business.</div>
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Some mom's have actually been told that their husbands may not be able to be present either. That, along with the threat of having them actually take the baby away if a mom presents with even a sniffle...so difficult. Can you imagine.</div>
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I am thrilled to be working with a midwife who is taking late clients who want to jump to her care. We still take every precaution to keep the mothers and families and babies safe. It is WAY more safe than delivering in a hospital where the corona virus may be present. </div>
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What a crazy turn of events we are in the midst of...crazy.</div>
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I am never sure if my client will be able to pay on schedule. I am like many others who aren't quite sure how to make ends meet. I am doing what I can, when I can, and not worrying about the rest. It has worked for me...so I will just keep putting one foot in front of the other. Moving forward.</div>
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I am making daily journal entries on my views on things as well as keeping a gratitude journal. I love reading journals of people who made it through the war and other major events. They fascinate me. With this in mind, I have decided to do the same. I believe there are many hidden Joy's in this journey we are all on. May as well document it...from my point of view. This is what I have learned so far. The virus knows no race, it has no preference to gender, age or wealth. It just is.</div>
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If you are one of the lucky ones that finances have not been hit by the Corona virus and if you would like to consider donating to business that is struggling. I'm sure you have many to choose from. I do have a patreon page if you, or someone you know, is looking for a business to support through this time it would be so appreciated.</div>
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Hello and happy new year!</div>
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This year, like the year before, has been filled with many things. Love, loss, grief, struggle, hope and loads and loads of hard work.</div>
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Bringing in the new year. </div>
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As I sit and think about things that will be changing this year I realize that I'm not one for making (or keeping) new year's resolutions...so this year, I don't think I will make any. I will, however, make my lists of things to be done,changes to be made and read over them at the end of 2020 and make note of any progress. It's an interesting way to see what intentions were made and which ones were cared for enough to bring about changes.</div>
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So friends...may 2020 be filled with lots of love, laughter,hope and peace. Most of all, may you find what it is you are looking for. </div>
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I am once again in a stage in my life where I am left waiting. Right now I am left waiting for my son while he is in classes at the home school center. The only difference this year is, I am allowed to leave campus. </div>
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I am left to discover what to do with myself. I have no extra funds so I can't really go shopping. Let's face it, I am usually just sitting in the car working. Owning a business leaves a lot of paperwork that needs to be done. I am lucky that I don't need to do it sitting at a desk in an office. Right now, I am portable.</div>
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Along with working while waiting I have added in walking. I have several parks I visit in the area around the school. Rain or shine...I am walking. I can't go too far in case I get called to a birth, but I am really enjoying my walks.</div>
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The parks in this area that I am drawn to, have some kind of water element. I'm not sure why I'm drawn to water, but I am.</div>
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Right now the leaves are changing, the air is crisp and the parks have very few people in them (which surprises me.) There is always somebody...but it is rarely crowded. </div>
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I find a treasure or two during every walk. I fill my pockets with bits and pieces to add to my life journal when I get home. </div>
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Thought of the day...Enjoy each season you are in, when you are in it.</div>
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I'm not sure exactly what Time I fell asleep...but today was spent not doing much...well...if you don't count completely clearing out the linen shelves and organizing the cupbords in the laundry room oh, yes, and editing and delivering not one, but two birth photo shoots. </div>
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I have spent the last 10 years learning to wait. When in the midths of it all, I was not understanding the importance of the lesson...but now...The reasons are becoming clear.</div>
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In my new business, the number one trait needed is patience. I must calmly wait. Wait for a mama to contact me and say she would like my help. Wait for mama's to go into labor, and sometimes wait while determining if labor is at hand. I must wait for each contraction and I must wait while labor progresses into birth.</div>
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What I have learned about the waiting game is to LIVE MORE in each moment. Each moment, even while waiting, can have joy in it...it is up to us to discover it.</div>
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Well, we've made it another year. We warmly welcome 2019. I don't know about you, but 2018 was very taxing. I am thrilled at the thought of starting a new and exciting year.</div>
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I have many plans as I move forward from here. I'm sure I will have many stories and life lessons to share :0)</div>
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May your 2019 be filled with lots of love, hope joy and laughter.</div>
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As we creep ever so close to Christmas let this be your gentle reminder...</div>
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'Be the present'</div>
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Why should Santa get all the credit?</div>
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There are so many important moments that surround this holiday. Traditions, stories, activities and let us not forget faith. </div>
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There are so many times during these days when I am just sitting...lights are twinkling, music is playing and all my son really wants is my undivided attention. I have taken many moments to give him just that. Attention. It is always worth it.</div>
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Enjoy these moments. </div>
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What a couple of years it has been. </div>
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I am in a new life situation. I have started my own business. I would love to welcome you to </div>
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I am now a full-time doula and birth photographer.</div>
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With this job comes a bit of sadness though. Something some people never give much thought to. I also do work with bereavement. Bereavement, for me, is when one of my clients lose their baby, and choose to deliver them...to say goodbye.</div>
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When this happens, my team and I come alongside them...for free. It is so important to do, and be, anything this family needs during this time. </div>
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If this thought has tugged on your heartstrings, and you would like to help, I do take donations. </div>
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If you are unable to donate at this time, please remember these families with prayers and well wishes. They are all greatly appreciated.</div>
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Thank you!</div>
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I will be making time again for this space. To catch you up on all the goings on. I hope you are all doing well and living your best lives possible :)</div>
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Until next time, friends, be blessed.</div>
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My very new to be daughter-in-law works at a bakery in our area. It's one of my favorite places to go to to edit and say hello. My daughter Zana is very busy these days, but she sometimes has the time to join me. I love spending time with her. When she is along the work time goes twice as fast...I'm not sure if that is a good thing for my work load, but it makes for a great work day :o)</div>
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I used to hang out with a group of friends that were not very good for me. The friendships dissolved on their own, thank goodness, I'm not sure how I would have handled things if I still had them in my life. What I realized since is how I choose too look at things. Life has choices. </div>
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This young man is a pure joy. Even when disgruntled about something, he quickly changes his tune by changing focus. He loves with a pureness that is often not deserved. I do my best to deal with him happily. It is the least I can do.</div>
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The last couple of years have been a struggle for me. I know that with each blooming tree blossom, begins a new season. The realization that I am facing yet another season with the same struggle sometimes takes it's toll on me. And then one of my kids says something pretty great and all is well with the world again.</div>
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I can not imagine my life with out my kids in it daily. I learn so much from them. My oldest is getting ready to fly the coop. He is getting married this spring. My daughter, who is just under him, is also getting older and making grown up choices these days. My third oldest is already making plans for his future, which leaves me with my youngest. I am soaking up every possible moment</div>
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Like his older siblings, he watches me. He learns from me. I know that he is becoming who he is with the choices I am making for him now. Laying foundations. He is already beginning to make choices for himself. Although I do want him to be happy. Some things I require of him do not make him happy, but they are needed. Schoolwork, practicing piano, eating his vegetables, being a man of his word, to name a few. The importance of being a parent is not just for the young. My older children still need direction. If nothing less, advice, so they can come to their own conclusions.</div>
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the same time last year. We had been going on small jaunts on the trail we walk on. Visiting the same trail but starting at different start points. Doing this has given us many surprises. As we were walking along on this day, we came across this dock. A pleasant surprise. My Max loves water. We were thrilled with this little rabbit trail. We decided to spend quite a bit of time throwing rocks and sticks into the water. When it was time to leave we decided to remember this spot so we could revisit it in the summer to see any changes. It's already been a year, so I'd better get this spot added to our "revisit" list for this year.</div>
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It's a simple, yet inexpensive solution to the ever changing world we live in.</div>
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May you find a simple solution to a want you might be longing for.</div>
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One day, while visiting a friend, I spotted these hanging on the wall.</div>
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They were handed down to her. They are beautiful...photos needed to be taken.</div>
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A couple of years back I received a new record player. </div>
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My kids and I have been collecting new records to play. </div>
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We found an awesome little record shop. It has something for everyone. The prices cant be beat. </div>
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May you find something to bond over.</div>
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My little man and I go for weekly outings. He has a love for museums. </div>
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In our area there are free museum days for the taking.</div>
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I love to watch him wander around soaking everything in and asking a million questions.</div>
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May you find for yourself a bit of a passion in the learning happening all around us.</div>
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