( A different sort of thankful post)Ever had a feeling of dread that immobilizes you? Ever felt heart palpitations or shortness of breath? I have. Over and over again, I get tripped up by what I sense is looming, not what is real. I notice a pattern in my life. Every fall the wind of change blows over my heart. I become hypersensitive and my body Continue Reading
What Stops You From Loving?
Another rant.Some things get me going. Like hearing about how parents withhold love from their kids for random reasons. I recently heard about a mom and her daughter having issues. They haven't spoken in months and months, maybe even a year. When I asked why, I was told this mom isn't happy with her adult daughter's choices. She basically shut the Continue Reading
Win $200 Gift Certificate for Aveda, Visit Website for Moms Over 35
Beth Vogt, my writing critique partner and dear friend, is launching her new website and having an amazing giveaway. Thought I'd pause today to share it with you. Here's the scoop from Beth's blog:"Enter to win a $200 Aveda Gift Certificate!I have a new arrival to announce. But, this time it's not a new baby...it's a new website! As the author of Continue Reading
Thankful for God’s Love
Today I am thankful for: *God's love. This video had me jumping saying, "Yes, yes, yes." This is why I live! I believe God's love. Without a doubt, God's love has changed me. And because of that, I am free to be me! I can love others because I have accepted God's love. (PLEASE PAUSE MY MUSIC ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF MY BLOG)Love changes the world. Continue Reading
Thankful Thursday August 21st
Today I am thankful for: * Hannah's happy heart to start 6th grade today. (she's in the red shirt. Uniforms are required at our school). She is beyond thrilled to get back to learning!* another rainbow moment while my son and his best buds play basketball in our driveway.* opportunity to possibly mentor a teen girl from church. Waiting to hear back Continue Reading
Never Too Late
Signing back-to-school papers makes me tired. I try reading each handout word for word, but my brain tends to skim handouts as I sign my life away. One thing I did notice was the consistent policy with homework.Turn it in on time: full credit Turn it in a day late: half creditTurn it in two or more days late: no creditI wonder how many people think Continue Reading