Joshua 14:12
Give me this mountain…
This mountain of laundry piled clean on my bed,
And this small one still sleepless as time slips toward ten…
I’ve faced many giants while journeying here:
Nausea and labor and dark night-time fears,
Exhaustion with decaf, the occasional tears.
I’ve fought battles with toddlers–gave up my career…
But the fruit of this land hangs so heavy and sweet!
First smiles, soft snuggles, small faces I love.
The silence at sunrise and grace for the day–
Sounds of learning and laughter and children at play.
So give me this mountain–its heights to explore!
The climb claims my breath, but the view so much more.
Rhoda
17 Oct 2025Your bravery takes my breath away!
Rhoda
17 Oct 2025Your courage takes my breath away!
Laura Miller
17 Oct 2025Beautiful and true!
Betty Joy
17 Oct 2025Excellent! Your buried writing skills were just under the surface for a time and are coming to life again.
Mom
18 Oct 2025I love this! And you and the little ones, too!
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Dale
18 Oct 2025So very well said, Alison. Thanks for climbing the mountains! Being a grandpa is pretty sweet!
Nola Martin
19 Oct 2025This is beautiful, Alison. I feel your words deeply. Congratulations on the new baby! May you more often find yourself breathless with pleasure than with exhaustion. 💖Nola
Alison
25 Oct 2025Thank you!! 💓