Friendships are hard because each friend has her own set of expectations based on her life experiences, life circumstances and personal needs. Lately, as I have been coaching my teens on their friendships, it has caused me to analyze my own friendships. It pains me to say it, but at times I fall short of what it means to be a caring friend. Try as I might there are times when I get so focused on my life, the needs of my family and my … [Read more...]
Rest, Relaxation and Roaring To Go
Ahhhh...my time away from social media was glorious. Which may seem just wrong from someone entrenched in social media. But it's not. It is honesty from one who is determined not to be ruled by it or dependent upon it for my self worth. There are a few changes on the horizon and some amazing relationships God is growing. I am delightedly grateful for whatever 2012 holds and looking to the One who guides my steps for EVERY baby step … [Read more...]
Peace On Blog
The last few weeks have left me drawing ever closer to my Heavenly Father as I sort out His call on my life and how I remain in Him, love my family and friends...and reach out to others through social media. As a result...for the next month I am choosing to only post something here if it is something I feel directly led to post and I am compelled to sit down and write. I have been concentrating on my friends and family I can see and touch, … [Read more...]
Words of Wonder
To my writing friends out there...do you ever go back and read something you have written and wonder, "Did I really write that?" It seems to happen to me more and more. Maybe it is because I am becoming flighty - but I do believe it is something more than that. It reminds me of my prayers...how I can get so lost in times of prayer that I wander to what the Holy Spirit wants me to pray and stray from my agenda. That's sweetness. That same … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Changes
As you may recall, my daughter started college a few months ago. That has led to changes and a new normal around here. She certainly left a big empty space in our home upon her departure, but God is graciously filling that void. Having the capacity to embrace change, even one so very close to one's heart is a choice - and I am choosing to accept, adapt and grow. I have been counting the days until Thanksgiving and then CHRISTmas so I can … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving Silence
Stop reading posts on the internet and go enjoy your family over the Thanksgiving Holiday! I know I am! Remember to pause in gratitude to your Heavenly Father for all His many blessings! … [Read more...]
Home From College Disaster
I am so happy my daughter is home from college...she brought five friends with her and there is a lot of cooking and conversation going on around here! Have I missed EVERYTHING about my daughter? Humm... ... proof positive that a picture is worth a thousand words! … [Read more...]
Christmas Cookies The Lazy Mom Way
OK - so I am so making some Christmas cookies the supposed "lazy" way! Today I am trying the oh so easy turtle cookies and over the weekend I am going to have a house full of college students and we are SO GOING TO make the reindeer cookies! Jump over to I'm A Lazy Mom for detailed instructions on the reindeer cookies. I am following her little guide, only I am opting for creative antler making for the reindeer cookies and challenging them to … [Read more...]
Boys, Moms & Messy
Boys...you gotta love em - cause they keep you on your toes! They also keep you in your laundry room and kitchen! Especially the kitchen because giving them good grub keeps them coming back to your home. Which trust me, is a good thing. I learned from a mom older and wiser than me years ago that if I wanted to know where my son was and what he was doing I best make my home a welcome place for him and his friends. Great advice, that I heeded … [Read more...]
Protect Your Children
This whole Penn State thing has had my head reeling. I am at a loss for words. The world has within it such evil - how do we protect our children? My sweet friend Dannah Gresh wrote an extremely helpful post that gives very doable, practical advice on how to discuss personal space safety with your child. It is a hard conversation to have, but a necessary one. I would encourage you to follow the link over to MomLife Today to read, and then … [Read more...]
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