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10 Things I’d Tell My 20-year-old Self

 I’m getting close to that next threshold of ages on surveys…you know, when you can no longer be grouped with that 20-35 group?  And, I must admit, it makes me feel old!  I’ll be officially closer to 40 than 30.  That’s right…I’m almost 36…eek!  And in my “old” age, I’ve spent more time lately in retrospect…not living in regret, but thinking of what I want to make sure I teach my daughters as they much-to-quickly grow up in front of my very...

The Mom Balancing Act: How do YOU do it?

Am I the only one that struggles daily with balance in life?  I’m pretty sure this started with kids…Katie, to be exact…almost 11 years ago now.  How do I keep the house clean, but still make meals for the family?  How do I “cherish” my time home with her, but still manage the laundry/homeschooling/cooking, etc.?  Pretty sure I’ve tried every book out there…every planner…every “routine” (for cooking, for cleaning, for sleeping…for, well, you name it!)  And, when I’ve asked those...

YOU. ARE. ENOUGH.

  As this week began {yes, I do realize it is even now only Monday}, I found myself…   emotional…   missing my closest friend, whom I had just said my “farewell’s” to, before they flew out of our country to follow God’s calling on their lives to be missionaries…   fighting back the tears I had pushed aside all weekend…   frustrated that no matter how much I tried, I could not finish a task before 10 more were...

The Reckless Love of God | Book Review

I have thoroughly enjoyed reading Alex Early’s “The Reckless Love of God” book.  I’m still reading it, actually!  This book is not a light read…don’t expect to sit down and read through it gaining tidbits of challenging words and then quickly moving on to another book.  This book is filled full of meaty, thought-provoking chapters, that you really have to stop and “chew on” for a bit before continuing.  Though it is set up in relatively short chapters, I have...

Nothing better than an antique book

And she went on planning to herself how she would manage it. ‘They must go by the carrier,’ she thought; ‘and how funny it’ll seem, sending presents to one’s own feet! And how odd the directions will look! Oh dear, what nonsense I’m talking!’ Just then her head struck against the roof of the hall: in fact she was now more than nine feet high, and she at once took up the little golden key and hurried off to the...

Everyday Moments | July 10, 2015

Life so quickly and easily gets out of control…busy…trying to live for the next appointment/ stage/ age/ trip {or insert your own word here}.  In our LIFE Groups on Sunday mornings at Somerville Baptist Church, we are going through a study called “Simplify”, and it has touched on just this thing…enjoying each moment while you have it.  Not being so busy or with such wrong priorities that you miss out on the blessings God has given you RIGHT NOW.  So,...

First, Fast, & with a SMILE!

Austin and his nursery teacher’s conversation just before leaving: Austin:  “I obeyed tonight.”Teacher:  “Yes, you did obey!” Austin:  “I obeyed fast!”Teacher:  “Yes, you did good.” Austin:  “And I smiled…” This may not mean a lot to most of you, but to a Mom who has been working diligently to teach him what true obedience is, this means the world!  All of those days I thought he was paying me no attention…all of those “talks” we’ve had to have…we’re seeing progress! ...

Summing up Life| Parenting Woes & Encouragement

A friend shared this article the other day, and it was just the parenting encouragement that I needed.  I encourage you all to read Kevin DeYoung’s “Parenting 001” article, as well. As for our house…the following excerpt pretty much sums up our life with the kids right now {in a humorous, but oh so true, way}: Excerpt from “Parenting 001” by Kevin DeYoung  I don’t consider myself a particularly good parent. I was asked to speak a few years ago...

The Stuff…

My mom shared this song with me today, and it hit home for me in so many ways.  So…I’m sharing it with you to see if you can relate to it, too.  🙂 There are so many times that I get frustrated at little the little things in life that I see as inconvenient…but God uses each part of our lives to mold us into who we need to be for His plan in our life to be possible.  I...