I had been married for a little over ten years when an engaged friend asked for one important piece of marriage advice. Well this tested my grey matter. Not because I truly know nothing about marriage, although it seems I know less the longer I have been married, but because I guess no ... Read More
Things to Remember
Counting Blessings on a Card Table
Thanksgiving doesn't always go as planned. And that is all right. It can be different and held on a card table, and still be Thanksgiving. Because what is important is not the food or location. Thanksgiving was a big deal at our house when I was growing up. So naturally, when I married ... Read More
Dear First Time Moms
Dear First Time Moms, Congratulations! You have joined the honored circle of motherhood. It may look like most mothers have it all together, but the truth is, they really don’t. Most of us are trying to stay one step ahead of our children. Remember this. None of us have children and ... Read More
How and Why We Must Learn to Say No
We women are nurtures, caretakers, lovers of others, and let-me-help-you serving machines. And that is wonderful and good. But these traits can cause trouble when we start getting to many tasks on our plates and wear ourselves out. You ever done that? Over committed and burned the oil ... Read More
Why We Can’t Say No, But Must
We women can be focused driven work machines. We strive to accomplish more than possible, spin the gears nonstop until after the day is done, and are often multi-tasking like a pro. We can change diapers with our eyes closed while planning a mental to-do list for the next 24 hours, cook dinner ... Read More
The Weight of Words, Because They Matter
Words can inspire. They can paint a picture of hope. They can cause excitement. Words can disappoint. They can deceive. They can depress. The words that we select everyday, the words that bubble out of our mouth filling the air with sounds, the words we use to communicate, give commands, and ... Read More
Changing the World with the Everyday Mundane
Dear Beautiful Important One: Yes, I am talking to you! Sometimes our life seems normal. Mundane. Routine. Boring. Very little excitement is popping into our daily grind, except when we sleep through our alarm and try to get ready in less than 2 minutes. Which of course can’t be done. ... Read More
Relaxing in His Love
Watch new parents holding their tiny newborn and you instinctively smile, slow down a little, and feel all snuggly yourself. They cradle their baby so tenderly, coo and smile and baby talk quietly, and without thinking they often start rocking and moving a little bit. It is all so precious ... Read More
