My mothering journey is unique in that I have had a chance for some semblance of a “do-over” or what might be better described as a, “try, try again!” When the youngest of our four eldest children turned seven-and-a-half, we had the first of what became our final three. As a result, I’ve benefited from…
I always love spending time with our church’s MOPS mom group. This particular week they had asked me to be the guest speaker. I had taken the week to pray about what God wanted me to say. God began leading me in the direction of talking about making sure we keep our relationship with Him…
“An expert is one who knows more and more about less and less.” ~ Nicholas M. Butler Have you noticed everyone seems to just love giving you advice on how you should be living your life? From websites to magazine articles; people you randomly meet at the grocery store to neighbors down the street. Even…
.A while ago I did a storytelling at Sunday School. The topic – Abigail. I will confess that I wasn’t sure who Abigail was nor what important role she had played in the Bible. For some who were like me or you need a refresher, here is a shortened version of the plot. You can…
I just want to take a moment to say thank you. Thank you for inviting me and my family over and allowing us to see the messy imperfections of your home. There have been times when another mom will invite me and my family over and her house is spotless! I’m sure you probably know one…
I do a lot of waiting for the next big thing. I look forward to better days ahead. I imagine life easier and the day’s smoother, but the truth is there is joy in today. Sure, we should all look forward to eternity with our savior and the beautiful sights that we are yet to…
Get Real: From my front door, you can see only the parts of my house that aren’t “lived in.” Throw pillows like postage stamps are positioned neatly on the corners of the spotless sofa. Three matching candles perch perfectly in a line on the coffee table, their waxy wicks remain a pristine white. I welcome…
Inhale, Exhale By Lake Averie Fight or flight? She can’t decide. Hiding out, trying to ride it out until the pain subsides Praying they don’t find out the fears her body has shouted. But He knows and where is He? As close as the air I breathe. © 2015 Lake Ave In the fall of…
Recently I was talking to a teacher about an experience that they had. They shared with me how they had given out a homework assignment to write a composition entitled ‘My Mother”. As soon as the homework was given out a girl in the class started to cry. When the teacher asked her what was…
I know it’s wrong. I know all the parenting books and all my past experience and just the feelings in my gut tell me it’s wrong. But I still do it. This is my confession: When my five year old asks for a cookie, I tell him no. When my two year old asks…
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