It’s so crazy that This Gal’s Journey is one year old today!! This year has been both extremely long, and insanely fast! I have so loved this first year of blogging, and have been so blessed by your conversations, friendship and support! I love having a place where I can share my heart and soul and you all have been …
This, Too, Shall Pass….
Are you a mom with young kids? Or working several jobs? Or both? Struggling to find that quality time that you so badly need with God? This is something I’ve struggled with ever since I had my first child seven and a half years ago. Today, I’m happy to be over at Intentional By Grace sharing a new-to-me way that …
Running On Empty?
I don’t know about you, but sometimes the middle of summer finds my mommy tank running a little low. It does the whole family a world of good for me to find ways to refill that tank. That old adage, If Momma ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy? Yeah, that’s super true in our house. If you need a few ways …
His Window To The World
Our son loves to watch the world through this little window next to our front door. From it he watches the dog across the street, the pheasant run through the front yard, and the weather change by the hour. He also watches every time I leave. Every. Time. And each time I watch his eyes bore into mine as I …
More Than a Father
Tea parties, the prince dancing with the princess. Snuggles in the covers, chasing away monsters and remnants of bad dreams. Giggles over silly names, and laughing till you cry. Prayers for tender hearts, and soothing words for a tired mama. Roller coasters, jumping too high, splashing too much. You bring stability, honesty, and strength into their lives. You also bring …
Change Is Good?
I am a creature of habit. A creature of routine. I thrive on it. (Just ask hubs…) I drive the same route, change lanes at the same spot. Eat the same things at our favorite restaurants, make the same dinners. I like predictability and knowing what to expect. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Right? So change? Yeah, I don’t …
Learning to Rest
It’s funny how the seasons of life ebb and flow. Feast or famine. All or nothing. There are things going on in my life, and the lives of those I love, that keep me up at night. Thinking. Praying. Pondering. Worrying. Even when sleep finds me, my very soul continues to battle on in prayer and thought. There is sleep, …
Weak With Laughing
I absolutely love the Irish language. She’s beautiful, haunting, full of blessings (and curses), and chalk full of crazy-ape rules. Crazy-ape exceptions to the rules are what’s really maddening. After spending a total of nearly five years learning this language I can say that she has found her way into my heart, and become a part of me in a …
First Name Basis (Or, Culture Shock 3 Years On)
Padraig. Maire. Mairead. Sinead. Siobhan. Luisne. Nora. Deborah. Tony. Traolach. Donal. These are just a few of the names of folks we know around here. I’ve noticed since we’ve been here people always greet me using my first name. This has both made me smile, and unnerved me. It made me smile because I felt special; the fact that they …
Grace Is…
I sit at your feet pouring my heart out. I’ve given up. Again. I’m starting over. Again. Grace is listening to me cry and hurt and moan. Grace is lifting my eyes to see You again. Grace is taking my hand in Your’s and taking the first step with me. Again. Grace is loving me the same today as You …