RIP Robin Williams Today’s guest post comes from my friend Becky. Becky is one of those down-to-earth moms with great perspective and a positive attitude. Her blog doesn't currently have a recent post, that's only because she's been busy living the stories that she will someday get a chance to ...
Break our heart for what breaks yours: One mom’s uproar over an “unflattering” bathing suit picture.
Can you relate to this story I read last night? It's about a mom who finds a picture of herself {in a bathing suit} that her son took with her cell phone. She's upset that it is an unflattering picture, but the boy doesn't see it that way. To him, it's a picture of his beautiful momma relaxing ...
28 Random truths about ME
1. I was proposed to and broke up with, on my 18th birthday. It was symbolic to me of how I always get my hopes up and get crapped on every birthday. I'm not bitter about that or anything... :/ I suppose it just comes with having a birthday so close to a holiday. 2. I know my "bad" birthdays are ...
Head Down, He Walked Away. he.was.mad.
As I was sitting on my back step, planner and pencil in hand, I listened to the group of neighborhood children playing baseball in an adjacent yard. The breeze blew past and shooed the flies off of my sun tanned feet. I looked down at my chipped bright pink nail polish {hmm, I should touch these ...
FYI: This Is The Summer We Begged For All Winter
FYI: Our {semi-local} Target was setting up their "Back to School" area when I was there yesterday. August is coming quick! Don't let your summer slip away. Be intentional about having fun! We've been to the beach (with friends) twice this week, even though I'm pms-ing, even though ...
Reflections from my 10 yr class reunion
Thoughts the day before my class reunion: I'm not going! But just in case I do, in the next 24hrs: Drink water Avoid carbs Whiten teeth Shave legs Thoughts just hours before the reunion: Crap, I ate carbs! Could I buy one of those girdle things? I really wasn't cute in high school, so I'm sure no ...
Slowing Down, Seeing More
It started early last week. I told God I felt like I was drowning in my tasks and I couldn't take anymore. Life wasn't enjoyable in that moment. My calendar was full and my to-do list was far too long. I told him things needed to slow down. I was in pain, too busy, and needed a break. Then I ...
Self Care: No Fair!
“Life isn’t fair” I bet you can’t count how many times you’ve heard that before! When our second child was a toddler I set the rules that my children were NOT allowed to say “NO FAIR!”. It’s still a rule in this house today. It drives me bonkers to hear other kids say this too. Call me crazy ...
A Letter to my Children… & You
Written for my children, for when they are older and will understand it more. But maybe you {my dear readers} could use this right now, too? I know I would benefit from these words being spoken to me daily. My Dear Children, I pray you are clinging tightly to Jesus. Be ready. Be ready for ...
Yes, No, Well Maybe?
I've been struggling with this verse I bookmarked on my Bible App awhile back. It was about your Yes being Yes and your NO being No. I went to look it up on the computer to be sure I had the right wording before processing it and found another very similar verse, but it still didn't make me feel ...
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
A morning walk with my blessings. A bouquet of dandelions. Hanging clothes to dry by His gentle breeze. A no-frills lunch with a beautiful friend in my favorite hometown. A shopping trip strictly for the purpose of planting a surprise blessing on someone else. Words with friends. Dinner, ...
Her First Communion
As a parent my biggest struggle and greatest joy is guiding my children in their relationship with Christ. I want their faith to be their own, not something I force on them and they later reject because I was too overbearing. I also don't want to do too little now that someday when they are 23 ...
A Word From Romans
And the Holy Spirit helps us in our weakness. For example, we don’t know what God wants us to pray for. But the Holy Spirit prays for us with groanings that cannot be expressed in words. And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers in ...
In The Kitchen: Go-To Potluck Recipe
Between having both sides of our family living close by and being Lutheran, we host and attend a lot of potlucks! I'd say for sure one a month, and through the summer even more. Commonly on a potluck day I'm standing in the kitchen (an hour or two before it's time to leave), phone in hand, ...
Just a Few Quick Notes
I don’t have time to write out a full blog post but I want to share a few quick notes I’ve taken at MOPS this year. If you are a parent, you are a leader. You will always be a leader. Put verses where you can soak them in. This is as simple as writing out a verse on a note card and sticking ...
Challenge: Write A Letter
When was the last time you wrote a letter? I mean a real pen and paper letter. Let's look beyond a sympathy card, because I'm hoping you still send those without being prompted. It's so easy to give a well wish through the internet. But as easy as it is to give, it's also easy to forget. ...
Thankful Thursday: Life
Although I am thankful for all the blessings each day brings, I'm choosing Thursday's to showcase them. This week I am especially thankful for LIFE. You see, this past weekend there was a horrible car accident involving two teen girls. I didn't know the girls, or any of their family. I read ...
Random Acts of Kindness: A Smile in the Snow
Last night after a MOPS meeting I bundled up & headed outside to my van. As I approached it, I see this face smiling at me. I couldn't help but smile & wonder who put it there. I snapped a picture when I got in the van, thinking how sweet it was that someone did that. Then I wondered if ...
Picture: Bible App
HmmSimple Pictures: Here are two cropped screen shots of the Bible App message that appear on my home screen. Although the verse changes each day, it's somehow just what I need for that particular moment. These daily snippets allow me to pull through & get my head straightened out so ...
Verse of The Day: When I’m Weary & Worn Out
It's after 2 am. My body is tired, but my mind is wide awake. Full of emotions. Mostly stress. It was a good day. A great day, really. But there is just too much on my plate right now & I'm having trouble juggling it all. Of course the only time I ...
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