Well, I did it. Remember last week when I talked about worrying myself sick (actually catching a cold or something because of stress)? Despite my best efforts at managing my mind, being consistent in prayer and meditation, and keeping an upbeat attitude, the stress…
Early last Saturday morning I took my oldest daughter with me to walk a labyrinth. I had been trying to find time to spend with each child separately, so they’d have time with mommy without competition from their siblings. It hadn’t been something I’d been…
Since starting this blog three years ago, each week I’ve known what to write, even if it wasn’t until the last day. This is the first week I’ve felt like maybe I have nothing to say. These last few weeks have been challenging, to…
It’s a holiday weekend, y’all! Every time I have a holiday weekend, I get so excited, because I look at the three days and think: Look at all this time I have to spend however I want! Almost every time at the end of…
Ever feel like if one more thing happens, everything will come crashing down around you? As if your life is a delicate house of cards and a light breeze will knock the whole thing over? Sometimes I think I might have everything running along like…
This one is for me. But as I write this, I can think of many other people I know who’ve undergone some form of persecution or challenge. Someone has been laid off, you have an unfair boss, there’s a rumor going around. You can…
Ever since our family started on this plant based eating plan, I’ve been fooling around with recipes, trying to find some staples that work in our regular meal rotation. It hasn’t been easy. You notice I’m not saying we are eating a vegan diet?…
It just doesn’t make sense. It’s been a good week both with the kids and their homeschool and at work. Even the hospital was extra reasonable! I’m going on a tropical vacation for a few days, the back to school shopping is done (for now),…
The concept of a solo retreat seems a little strange to many people I talk to. The strong introvert and overwhelmed mom are quick to embrace the idea, but others look at me with a question in their eyes. Why would you go away alone?…
I usually write early in the mornings. It seems that if I want to get things done, it’s best to start early, before everyone else is up and the day snowballs out of control. So I get up, pray and meditate, read my bible and…