I know we put a lot of pressure on ourselves to keep a good attitude and hold it all together. There's some legitimacy to that. We can't be dragging our dirt all over the place and going without any sense of self-control. On the hand, to completely shut out our feelings to the point where … Continue reading He leads us in both…
I had the absolute joy and privilege in sharing my story and teaching some budgeting tricks at this morning's I Can Adult Brunch. It was a big turnout and I had so much fun. Thank you to those that organized it, ran it and came. You made it easy, fun, and seamless. It's been quite … Continue reading I Can Adult – Budget/Teaching Notes
This week has been weird with the schedule. The kids started back at school for one day and then had a snow day due to temps being so low with the wind chill. Yikes! But on Thursday, their one measly day of school, I did have goals. Put away all of the Christmas decorations and … Continue reading Just Getting Started!
My grandma used to tell me, 'Just wait. Life keeps going faster." It's just hard to believe that when it already feels like it's flying by. It's become so true. With every new year, child, life change, etc. it just feels like this year was faster than last. Well, today I'm going to review what … Continue reading It’s never how we planned…
I already told her that I see it coming. I can picture it so perfect in my mind already as I stand back and view the beauty in that room. All of the Christmas lights and decorations, the round tables and buzz of laughter and conversations. These moments where we all gather and celebrate. I … Continue reading Coming to a close.
Usually when I sit down to write I've spent quite a bit of time processing these jumbling feelings, thoughts and emotions. My heart spends quite a bit of time mulling over the racing thoughts that come over and over. It's like brushing my daughter's hair... each passing stroke more of the tangles loosen but usually … Continue reading Organizing thoughts.
Today I posted the first encouraging video to The Encouraging Voice youtube channel since dropping all of my licenses. It'd been since the summer I think since I posted my last one and I was just dissatisfied with what I was producing. Yes, I was getting some aspects of things slowly, and yes there's truth … Continue reading Hang in There, Friend…
I'm sorry if these last few pieces have been a bit deeper. I hope you're up for it, but honestly if you aren't then it's truly ok. Read what you need today and skip mine. I'm not hurt or offended. This isn't for everyone. I've tried to sit down and write cheery little articles that … Continue reading Laughing at the Future…
I stand across from her and see the tears begin to emerge, and the way the face fights and cringes at the pain within. It's overwhelming and freeing all at the same time. For those that are healing or have found healing it's a reminder of our testimony and how God parted the great seas … Continue reading I’m Coming for You, Friend…
I pulled up the obituary today because I remember it was a Thursday but I forgot if it was the 14th or the 12th. It's been about 2 and a half years now. So much time, and yet not much at all. It was the 12th. Oh yeah, right. The day before Friday the 13th. … Continue reading Thank you for Responding…
