expectations

Before I met my husband, I wrote a list of expectations that I wanted from a future husband on a white, lined notecard. After my husband and I dated for a couple of months I remembered that I had that list of ‘husband expectations’ in my wallet. I took it […]

Hold on, let go, and hold loosely

5 Feb, 2021 in Feb 2021: Expectations tagged expectations / parenting / relationships by Mish Pope

Sometimes if I listen to culture, expectation appears to be a dirty word – or at the very least, something to be avoided and rarely applied to others. Particularly our children. When did this happen? When did expectations become primarily associated with fear and anxiety? I believe expectations are part […]

Expectations

1 Feb, 2021 in Feb 2021: Expectations / Radio Scripts tagged #gratitude / expectations / fear less by Kelley

This month we are looking through the lens of the movie The Parent Trap which is a story about twin girls. Well, I had twin boys – a truly joyous adventure. I am sure I fell into most of the parent traps as a parent of three children. Hopefully I […]

Expectations, a potential parent trap

29 Jun, 2020 in 2020 June: The parent trap / Radio Scripts tagged disappointment / expectations / parenting by Penny

“We don’t need the road to be without trouble to remain unshakeable.” How do we balance ‘hope’ for a good road ahead for you and your family but the wisdom of knowing that we will experience trouble and difficulties? We know for sure –that there will be trouble in our little world […]

Expect Troubles but have a Higher Expectation of Remaining Unshakeable

6 Oct, 2018 in 2018 The Unknown tagged #hope / difficulties / disappointment / expectations / peace / troubles / unshakeable by Penny