16 Nov The Map of my Heart
In the ebb and flow of our everyday lives we walk and wander our own unique path. Some days it’s a stroll; a slow but steady meandering, one foot in front of the other. Others we use our big tall legs to walk, taking confident and bold strides into the future following only the map of our heart.
For me, the last few days I have been asked to find the strength of my legs to walk boldly toward a place that is hazy in the distance. Although I cannot make out exactly what it looks like, I can feel that is somewhere I need to be. A place I have mused about for my future. I had no idea my future could come so quickly.
I spent my Saturday filming a segment for the Oprah show. A dear friend, my fairy godmother, my husband and kids and a bunch of strangers (who are no longer strangers) all with me in my home for one of the most surreal experiences of my life. The feeling might only be eclipsed by my flying out to Chicago for the shows taping on Tuesday.
I know, I know I must share the details. But right now my head is spinning and my knees are weak and I am using every bit of strength I have to keep walking, trusting, enjoying, soaring along my path and the opportunities that lie before me. It’s all so very overwhelming-good overwhelming but overwhelming none the less.
The shot above is the Best way to describe what I am feeling right now. I captured it in our entry way only moments after everyone left our house and the dust began to settle.
Big huge grateful exhale.
Let’s see what Best moment you caught this week. Something from the map of your heart I hope.
Phyllis Sommer
Posted at 04:42h, 17 Novemberyou’re going to be on OPRAH!? this is too amazing. it’s quite an experience to be there in person – enjoy it!!!!! can’t wait to read that post:-)
my best shot is http://imabima.blogspot.com/2008/11/race-aroundits-another-birthday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>seven years of motherhood…hard to believe. almost as cool as oprah…
Phyllis Sommer
Posted at 04:42h, 17 Novemberyou’re going to be on OPRAH!? this is too amazing. it’s quite an experience to be there in person – enjoy it!!!!! can’t wait to read that post:-)
my best shot is http://imabima.blogspot.com/2008/11/race-aroundits-another-birthday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>seven years of motherhood…hard to believe. almost as cool as oprah…
Isabel Kallman
Posted at 04:42h, 17 NovemberHow wonderful and exciting. A great big exhale indeed!
Isabel Kallman
Posted at 04:42h, 17 NovemberHow wonderful and exciting. A great big exhale indeed!
Joanna
Posted at 04:56h, 17 NovemberOMG – That is the most exciting thing! I record Oprah on my DVR everyday….now I have something to watch out for. I cant wait to see your post on whats going on! How wonderful for you.
http://worth-it-all.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-brianna.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Here’s my BSM.
Joanna
Posted at 04:56h, 17 NovemberOMG – That is the most exciting thing! I record Oprah on my DVR everyday….now I have something to watch out for. I cant wait to see your post on whats going on! How wonderful for you.
http://worth-it-all.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-brianna.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Here’s my BSM.
Y
Posted at 04:57h, 17 NovemberWAIT! How did you not tell me this on Thursday night. I must, no, seriously MUST know the details! Can not wait to read more.
Eeeee!
Y
Posted at 04:57h, 17 NovemberWAIT! How did you not tell me this on Thursday night. I must, no, seriously MUST know the details! Can not wait to read more.
Eeeee!
littlepurplecow
Posted at 05:02h, 17 NovemberWow! How exciting, Tracey. I’m sure you were fabulous. Can’t wait to see you on screen.
littlepurplecow
Posted at 05:02h, 17 NovemberWow! How exciting, Tracey. I’m sure you were fabulous. Can’t wait to see you on screen.
Mandaroo
Posted at 05:10h, 17 NovemberOh my goodness Tracey, I’m so excited for you, and can’t wait to hear all the details!!!
Mandaroo
Posted at 05:10h, 17 NovemberOh my goodness Tracey, I’m so excited for you, and can’t wait to hear all the details!!!
Megan
Posted at 05:18h, 17 NovemberWOW tracey — exciting indeed! what a thrill — can’t wait to see it.
http://www.mentalinventory.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>Yucky BSM
Megan
Posted at 05:18h, 17 NovemberWOW tracey — exciting indeed! what a thrill — can’t wait to see it.
http://www.mentalinventory.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>Yucky BSM
Childlife
Posted at 05:31h, 17 NovemberOh, congratulations! What an exciting way to start of the week 🙂
I’ll be watching for news of when you will be on — and lovely shot and thoughts this week (as always) 😉
Here’s Mine:
http://inthelifeofachild.com/index.php/fairies-in-my-garden-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>Fairies In My Garden
Childlife
Posted at 05:31h, 17 NovemberOh, congratulations! What an exciting way to start of the week 🙂
I’ll be watching for news of when you will be on — and lovely shot and thoughts this week (as always) 😉
Here’s Mine:
http://inthelifeofachild.com/index.php/fairies-in-my-garden-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>Fairies In My Garden
meredithwinn
Posted at 05:42h, 17 NovemberBig huge grateful exhale. exactly! wow for life, eh? how very exciting!!
thanks for the love. and i’m turning your words over for a book title 🙂 you’re brilliant.
meredithwinn
Posted at 05:42h, 17 NovemberBig huge grateful exhale. exactly! wow for life, eh? how very exciting!!
thanks for the love. and i’m turning your words over for a book title 🙂 you’re brilliant.
leaca
Posted at 06:07h, 17 Novemberwow. how exciting. that is great. congrats.
leaca
Posted at 06:07h, 17 Novemberwow. how exciting. that is great. congrats.
Jaimee
Posted at 06:19h, 17 NovemberWOW! Oprah?? I will be setting my TIVO!! So much fun!!!
My http://www.thesesmallwonders.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>best shot is of my precious 6 month old!!
Jaimee
Posted at 06:19h, 17 NovemberWOW! Oprah?? I will be setting my TIVO!! So much fun!!!
My http://www.thesesmallwonders.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>best shot is of my precious 6 month old!!
Christina
Posted at 06:30h, 17 NovemberMy goodness Tracey, yoour big tall legs are taking you such incredible places! It’s amazing to watch your journey. I hope you will share more so we know when to be watching!
I too am http://momology.blogspot.com/2008/11/this-is-for-tomorrow.html“ REL=”nofollow”>mapping my heart today.
Christina
Posted at 06:30h, 17 NovemberMy goodness Tracey, yoour big tall legs are taking you such incredible places! It’s amazing to watch your journey. I hope you will share more so we know when to be watching!
I too am http://momology.blogspot.com/2008/11/this-is-for-tomorrow.html“ REL=”nofollow”>mapping my heart today.
Vered - MomGrind
Posted at 06:40h, 17 NovemberA segment for the Oprah show! Wow.I’m impressed. 🙂
My Best Shots are here:
http://momgrind.com/2008/11/16/this-is-why-i-love-california/“ REL=”nofollow”>This Is Why I Love California
Vered - MomGrind
Posted at 06:40h, 17 NovemberA segment for the Oprah show! Wow.I’m impressed. 🙂
My Best Shots are here:
http://momgrind.com/2008/11/16/this-is-why-i-love-california/“ REL=”nofollow”>This Is Why I Love California
Melissa D
Posted at 06:57h, 17 NovemberToo cool!
I’m home on maternity leave, so I have time to play this week. 🙂
http://melissadphotography.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/in-his-hands/“ REL=”nofollow”>In His Hands
Melissa D
Posted at 06:57h, 17 NovemberToo cool!
I’m home on maternity leave, so I have time to play this week. 🙂
http://melissadphotography.wordpress.com/2008/11/16/in-his-hands/“ REL=”nofollow”>In His Hands
chaoticfamily
Posted at 07:15h, 17 NovemberThat’s incredible – keep us all posted as to when we should watch! Good luck.
Here is mine and I am so sorry I still don’t know how to add it properly.
http://chaoticfamilypictures.blogspot.com/
chaoticfamily
Posted at 07:15h, 17 NovemberThat’s incredible – keep us all posted as to when we should watch! Good luck.
Here is mine and I am so sorry I still don’t know how to add it properly.
http://chaoticfamilypictures.blogspot.com/
Chris
Posted at 08:01h, 17 NovemberI’m not suprised by any of this Tracey. What’s meant to be just is. Go forward proudly. I know I’M proud of you!
Chris
Posted at 08:01h, 17 NovemberI’m not suprised by any of this Tracey. What’s meant to be just is. Go forward proudly. I know I’M proud of you!
Golightly
Posted at 08:18h, 17 NovemberWow, Tracey, I’m excited to hear more about it and for you! Keep us updated. Awesome.
Here is my http://piercebabyproject.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-straight-out-of-camera.html“ REL=”nofollow”>best shot, or the best thing I ever did, maybe.
Golightly
Posted at 08:18h, 17 NovemberWow, Tracey, I’m excited to hear more about it and for you! Keep us updated. Awesome.
Here is my http://piercebabyproject.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-straight-out-of-camera.html“ REL=”nofollow”>best shot, or the best thing I ever did, maybe.
HappyHourMom
Posted at 08:27h, 17 NovemberMy best shot is not a picture I took at all, it is however the best shot of my Sister. Tracey you are your best self… keep trusting!
http://happyhourmom.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-shuttter-sister.html
HappyHourMom
Posted at 08:27h, 17 NovemberMy best shot is not a picture I took at all, it is however the best shot of my Sister. Tracey you are your best self… keep trusting!
http://happyhourmom.blogspot.com/2008/11/my-shuttter-sister.html
sweatpantsmom
Posted at 10:01h, 17 NovemberSo so proud of you Tracey! Good luck out there – I know you are going to be amazing!
Don’t forget that lock of Oprah’s hair for me, girl.
sweatpantsmom
Posted at 10:01h, 17 NovemberSo so proud of you Tracey! Good luck out there – I know you are going to be amazing!
Don’t forget that lock of Oprah’s hair for me, girl.
emily
Posted at 11:12h, 17 NovemberThat all sounds very exciting – I can’t wait to hear more. Here is something that http://pyattfamily.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-my-boy.html“ REL=”nofollow”>melts my heart everyday.
emily
Posted at 11:12h, 17 NovemberThat all sounds very exciting – I can’t wait to hear more. Here is something that http://pyattfamily.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-my-boy.html“ REL=”nofollow”>melts my heart everyday.
Jessica New
Posted at 11:32h, 17 NovemberThe Map of My Heart always leads me back to my sisters!
CONGRATS TRACEY!
This one’s for you:
http://jessicanew.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-one-to-watch.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM: ONE TO WATCH
Jessica New
Posted at 11:32h, 17 NovemberThe Map of My Heart always leads me back to my sisters!
CONGRATS TRACEY!
This one’s for you:
http://jessicanew.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-one-to-watch.html“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM: ONE TO WATCH
divrchk
Posted at 12:30h, 17 NovemberYikes! We need details! What an exciting time~
HipMomma
Posted at 12:34h, 17 NovemberWe knew you were cool before but this is way way cool. Can’t wait to see it.
http://thehipmommasjournal.squarespace.com/journal/2008/11/17/oh-no-she-didnt.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My Best Shot
HipMomma
Posted at 12:34h, 17 NovemberWe knew you were cool before but this is way way cool. Can’t wait to see it.
http://thehipmommasjournal.squarespace.com/journal/2008/11/17/oh-no-she-didnt.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My Best Shot
Frozen Eights
Posted at 12:37h, 17 NovemberPretty crazy. That’s not something you hear everyday. I hope I get to see it 🙂
Here’s my http://frozeneights.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday_16.html“ REL=”nofollow”>bsm.
Frozen Eights
Posted at 12:37h, 17 NovemberPretty crazy. That’s not something you hear everyday. I hope I get to see it 🙂
Here’s my http://frozeneights.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday_16.html“ REL=”nofollow”>bsm.
Jen Lee
Posted at 12:44h, 17 NovemberBoo-yah! I love it–only wish I were celebrating with you in person! Too bad the show isn’t filmed in NYC…
Jen Lee
Posted at 12:44h, 17 NovemberBoo-yah! I love it–only wish I were celebrating with you in person! Too bad the show isn’t filmed in NYC…
Brittany
Posted at 13:08h, 17 NovemberOprah?! That is so awesome! I can’t wait to see it!!
My best shot wasn’t planned…well, some of it was…but the other part http://mommeeandherboys.blogspot.com/2008/11/bsm-who-said-it-could.html“ REL=”nofollow”> Was not!
Brittany
Posted at 13:08h, 17 NovemberOprah?! That is so awesome! I can’t wait to see it!!
My best shot wasn’t planned…well, some of it was…but the other part http://mommeeandherboys.blogspot.com/2008/11/bsm-who-said-it-could.html“ REL=”nofollow”> Was not!
Dawn
Posted at 13:34h, 17 NovemberWow, that’s awesome.
Here’s my humble picture:
http://dawnomite.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/best-shot-monday-29/“ REL=”nofollow”>funny face
Dawn
Posted at 13:34h, 17 NovemberWow, that’s awesome.
Here’s my humble picture:
http://dawnomite.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/best-shot-monday-29/“ REL=”nofollow”>funny face
tracy
Posted at 14:14h, 17 Novemberthis is sooooo exciting!!! a wonderful stop in the road….
my own little pit stop is http://www.theinspiredfamily.com/2008/11/bsm-kirtsy-i-mean-curtsy-hearts-and-holes-2/“ REL=”nofollow”>here!
tracy
Posted at 14:14h, 17 Novemberthis is sooooo exciting!!! a wonderful stop in the road….
my own little pit stop is http://www.theinspiredfamily.com/2008/11/bsm-kirtsy-i-mean-curtsy-hearts-and-holes-2/“ REL=”nofollow”>here!
Sassy
Posted at 14:33h, 17 NovemberI cannot wait to see your Debut! How very exciting Tracey. Congratulations, and let those tall legs just keep on movin’ in a very promising direction!!!
http://mysassypants.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Wii-R Boxing!
Sassy
Posted at 14:33h, 17 NovemberI cannot wait to see your Debut! How very exciting Tracey. Congratulations, and let those tall legs just keep on movin’ in a very promising direction!!!
http://mysassypants.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday.html“ REL=”nofollow”>Wii-R Boxing!
Jen
Posted at 14:56h, 17 NovemberHoly Cow. How can you tease us like that? Wow! I can’t even imagine how you are feeling right now. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the story.
Here’s mine:
http://www.newgreenmama.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>Reaching for the Sun
Jen
Posted at 14:56h, 17 NovemberHoly Cow. How can you tease us like that? Wow! I can’t even imagine how you are feeling right now. I can’t wait to hear the rest of the story.
Here’s mine:
http://www.newgreenmama.blogspot.com/“ REL=”nofollow”>Reaching for the Sun
Colleen
Posted at 16:13h, 17 NovemberWow!
A http://amadisonmom.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-simply-silly.html“ REL=”nofollow”>”moment”. That’s definitely what I caught.
Colleen
Posted at 16:13h, 17 NovemberWow!
A http://amadisonmom.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-simply-silly.html“ REL=”nofollow”>”moment”. That’s definitely what I caught.
carrie
Posted at 16:19h, 17 Novemberwow! WOW! I can’t wait to see it and hear more about the experience…how incredible. as is the photo!
my best shot is of http://barelycontrolledchaos.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/daddys-home-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>our happy reunion this past weekend – daddy is home.
carrie
Posted at 16:19h, 17 Novemberwow! WOW! I can’t wait to see it and hear more about the experience…how incredible. as is the photo!
my best shot is of http://barelycontrolledchaos.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/daddys-home-best-shot-monday/“ REL=”nofollow”>our happy reunion this past weekend – daddy is home.
Maggie
Posted at 16:31h, 17 NovemberThat is so exciting! I can’t wait to see you on Oprah…WOW! And what a great shot to go with your big news!
http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-best-friends.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My best shot is my own little bit of success…
Maggie
Posted at 16:31h, 17 NovemberThat is so exciting! I can’t wait to see you on Oprah…WOW! And what a great shot to go with your big news!
http://andtheducksaid.blogspot.com/2008/11/best-shot-monday-best-friends.html“ REL=”nofollow”>My best shot is my own little bit of success…
Dawn
Posted at 16:51h, 17 NovemberGo girl! That’s great news and the pic of your daughter is stunning~
Looking forward to hearing or seeing more!
Have a great week~
🙂
Dawn
Posted at 16:51h, 17 NovemberGo girl! That’s great news and the pic of your daughter is stunning~
Looking forward to hearing or seeing more!
Have a great week~
🙂
Anna
Posted at 17:23h, 17 NovemberHow wonderfully exciting. I wait for your details with much anticipation!
My choices of BSM are http://hankandwillie.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/opk/“ REL=”nofollow”>here.
Anna
Posted at 17:23h, 17 NovemberHow wonderfully exciting. I wait for your details with much anticipation!
My choices of BSM are http://hankandwillie.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/opk/“ REL=”nofollow”>here.
PeetsMom
Posted at 17:54h, 17 NovemberSureal indeed! But this is YOUR LIFE TRACEY CLARK – so you get out there and love every moment of it!
XO
k
PeetsMom
Posted at 17:54h, 17 NovemberSureal indeed! But this is YOUR LIFE TRACEY CLARK – so you get out there and love every moment of it!
XO
k
Ali
Posted at 18:41h, 17 NovemberTotally thinking about you – can’t wait to hear more.
Ali
Posted at 18:41h, 17 NovemberTotally thinking about you – can’t wait to hear more.
ShariMacD
Posted at 19:53h, 17 NovemberOoooh, congratulations! Please, please keep us posted. I’m so happy for you!!! xoxo
ShariMacD
Posted at 19:53h, 17 NovemberOoooh, congratulations! Please, please keep us posted. I’m so happy for you!!! xoxo
Cara
Posted at 20:33h, 17 NovemberHow exciting, you must share the details when you can.
Cara
Posted at 20:33h, 17 NovemberHow exciting, you must share the details when you can.
fivetonine
Posted at 20:45h, 17 NovemberWow! What an opportunity. And the perfect picture to embody it.
This week I have a tearful BSM.
Thanks for hosting! I love looking at everyone’s (pic)picks.
fivetonine
Posted at 20:45h, 17 NovemberWow! What an opportunity. And the perfect picture to embody it.
This week I have a tearful BSM.
Thanks for hosting! I love looking at everyone’s (pic)picks.
fivetonine
Posted at 20:51h, 17 NovemberApologies! Evidently I didn’t get the link to my http://fivetonine.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/501/“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM right before.
fivetonine
Posted at 20:51h, 17 NovemberApologies! Evidently I didn’t get the link to my http://fivetonine.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/501/“ REL=”nofollow”>BSM right before.
Gypsy Alex
Posted at 21:12h, 17 Novemberoh my oh my! I’m so very proud of you! But of course I know how much you rock, sunshine! You so rock. Bug love to you! xxoxx
Gypsy Alex
Posted at 21:12h, 17 Novemberoh my oh my! I’m so very proud of you! But of course I know how much you rock, sunshine! You so rock. Bug love to you! xxoxx
Gypsy Alex
Posted at 21:13h, 17 NovemberI mean BIG love! But “bug love” sounds cute too 😉
Gypsy Alex
Posted at 21:13h, 17 NovemberI mean BIG love! But “bug love” sounds cute too 😉
melody is slurping life
Posted at 22:00h, 17 NovemberCan hardly wait to know more! When will it air? Yay you!!
melody is slurping life
Posted at 22:00h, 17 NovemberCan hardly wait to know more! When will it air? Yay you!!
kimberly/tippy toes
Posted at 07:16h, 18 NovemberCongratulations! I’m sure you were amazing! Go Tracey!
My best shot is one that I won’t publish anywhere, but it is my daughter looking peaceful and blissed out all at once as she waits to blow out the six candles on her cake.
kimberly/tippy toes
Posted at 07:16h, 18 NovemberCongratulations! I’m sure you were amazing! Go Tracey!
My best shot is one that I won’t publish anywhere, but it is my daughter looking peaceful and blissed out all at once as she waits to blow out the six candles on her cake.
Mariah
Posted at 02:14h, 19 NovemberTracey – You deserve every moment of this…Congratulations!
Mariah
Posted at 02:14h, 19 NovemberTracey – You deserve every moment of this…Congratulations!
Tartelette
Posted at 14:05h, 20 NovemberHow exciting is that! Wonderful!!
Tartelette
Posted at 14:05h, 20 NovemberHow exciting is that! Wonderful!!
Bridge
Posted at 21:59h, 20 Novemberwow! how wonderful!
kristin
Posted at 05:34h, 23 Novemberholy wonderful i am bursting to know what is going on, congrats to you tracey how very exciting and thrilling.