Tag Archives: Faith

Changing Things Up

For a bit now I have been telling myself that I am going to use nap time, morning time, evening, whenever for XYZ.  Yet, often I have found when the time comes I do something completely else.  Why? One excuse or another really.  Most often is because I don\’t set myself up for it. WithContinue reading “Changing Things Up”

What is Your Heart Drawn To?

Sometimes staring at a blank page can stop us in our tracks.  At times, the words seem to flow freely and with ease.  Other times, that page staring back at us can literally stop us.  We fill with fear, guilt, what if, frustration, and such. It is like taking a chance, a leap of faith,Continue reading “What is Your Heart Drawn To?”

When Parenting Gets Tough

Parenting is tough sometimes.  It is true it isn\’t always unicorns and rose either. Before having kids of my own, I developed thoughts of how I would be as a parent.  The things I would do, wanted to do, wouldn\’t do, would change, etc. I thought that being a teacher would make me a betterContinue reading “When Parenting Gets Tough”

Are You Remembering to Take Care of Your Marriage?

So, do you put your marriage as a priority? Or is on the back-burner? Do you keep things simmering throughout, day to day, year to year? Or has it been forgotten about? I will admit, once we started to grow our family my focus shifted to a majority of the time the kids, letting myContinue reading “Are You Remembering to Take Care of Your Marriage?”

9 Years Ago My Life Flipped Upside Down

So 9 years ago marks the day that I became a mom for the first time.  My daughter entered this world weighing 2.5 ounces, 10 fingers, 10 toes, and the start of a beautiful face.  Scheduled to arrive in July, she came early. It was the morning of January 27, 2011 I heard the words,Continue reading “9 Years Ago My Life Flipped Upside Down”

The True Magic and Awe of the Holiday Season

December is a lead up to Christmas and New Year\’s Day.  It is filled with so many activities, concerts, preparing, to do lists and more.  As soon as Thanksgiving is done, we rush right on into December.  Flinging the doors wide open, busying ourselves, rushing, getting caught up in the hustle and bustle…and for what? Continue reading “The True Magic and Awe of the Holiday Season”

Closing Another Chapter ~ Saying Goodbye to the Crib

We began this parenting journey in 2010.  When we first found out we were pregnant we began to make space in our house to set up a nursery and make more storage space. As we began to clear out the room that would become the nursery, we began preparing for our little one\’s arrival.  ThisContinue reading “Closing Another Chapter ~ Saying Goodbye to the Crib”

Discovering My Vision ~ Putting it into Words

The other day I was asked what my vision is.  I was told that having a clearer vision will be a guide. Guess what I found?  I don\’t have one.  Not only that,  I can\’t even put anything into words to create one. I realized recently I am in a huge season of change.  SoContinue reading “Discovering My Vision ~ Putting it into Words”

Waiting is Hard ~ But God Still Works in the Waiting

Waiting is hard sometimes.  For kids, for adults, it is just hard at times.  If we aren\’t patient it is hard to teach a kid patience.  In a society where almost everything is becoming instant and at our fingertips, we forget how to wait.  A couple weeks ago I cam across some interesting facts aboutContinue reading “Waiting is Hard ~ But God Still Works in the Waiting”