It seems as though much of what we hear about in Christian circles these days is balance. Balance in our homes, balance in our Spiritual lives, balance in our health. However, my family is living proof that sometimes balance just isn’t possible, and that’s ok. I’m over at The Better Mom today addressing what we can do in times when …
Hey there, fellow moms. Have you ever put your kids in a time out when either their behavior or attitude wasn’t matching up to your expectations? Or what you knew they were capable of? How about yourself? Have you ever felt the tensions rising, temper shortening in your own heart? Have you ever put yourself in a time out? Join …
My wonderful husband and I have been married for almost 13 1/2 years…and I don’t verbally, or publicly, recognize all the amazing, wonderful things he does for me, for our family, nearly often enough. You guys, he takes care of so many mundane tasks and does them so well that I don’t even realize he’s done them. It’s just seamless. …
Have you been there? The circumstances of life seem to be throwing you under the bus, and before you know it, you find yourself attacking your spouse. And vice versa. Why is it we are always most critical and harsh with those we love most? If you’ve been married for any amount of time, you know that when times get …
The house is still dark now, Lord. The quiet…oh, the blessed quiet. The only sounds as I whisper this prayer to You in my heart are that of the ticking Cuckoo clock in the hall, and the deep, steady breathing of the ones I love most slumbering deep in their beds. I’m torn, though, Lord. Torn between getting up, sneaking …
*** This giveaway is now CLOSED *** The winner of the giveaway is commenter #5, Katy! Congrats, Katy! I have emailed you! Thanks to everyone who entered! *********************************************************************** Fall is my absolute favorite season. Perhaps its from growing up in the desert where we barely experienced two seasons (hot and…not so hot). Perhaps its the promise of warmth and coziness. …
As the helicopter containing my husband took off and hovered just feet off the ground – awaiting final clearance for take-off – tears stung my eyes. This day was something I had been planning for almost six months; something I never thought we could afford. But when a big-ticket item we had been budgeting for fell through, I saw the …
Dedicated to C.M.G. and his mama, whom I love; and to my son You, wrapped in that blanket so sweet with those tendrils of hair curling this way and that. With your skin soft as silk smelling fresh out of heaven, and cheeks full and pink waiting to be nuzzled and kissed. You are a miracle; fearfully and wonderfully made. …
So you have family or friends living overseas, and they’re coming back to America! Whether they are coming for a short vacation, a few months, or moving back permanently, you’re ecstatic and can’t wait to see them. Right? If they’re anything like me and my family, they can’t wait either! We have been back in the States for almost six …
Follow my blog with Bloglovin I’ve been quiet the last few Fridays. LisaJo’s prompts for the crazy madhouse of writing that is Five Minute Friday – five minutes, one topic, no stopping, not editing – have been intriguing of late…but my heart, my energy, wasn’t in it. This week, however, I was determined to participate, because I love the community that has …