“This Too Shall Pass.”
I am strong. I am living in the light. Life is good. I am grateful. I am filled with joy. I am blessed. And I am embracing every passing moment of life More »
What’s in YOUR car?
What’s in YOUR car?? Just as your home is reflective of all that you are and all that you choose to be, so it is with your car. I get in my More »
“Natural Childbirth”
“Natural Child Birth” January 28th, 2006 3:12AM: My 9-month-old ‘in uterus’ baby literally stands up inside of me and awakens me in a terrified state. (seriously- standing up in my belly, as More »
What is Normal?
What is Normal? With things finally going back to normal around here, I have found myself realizing that normal is a relative word. I have been spending much of my time wondering More »
My Resolution…
Happy New Year to all you beautiful moms out there!!! Hope it came in with much joy and excitement filled with lots of kids screaming and running amuck! Now is the dreaded time More »
Devotional Diaries: The Good Samaritan
In the Gospel of Luke, the parable is introduced by a question, known as the Great Commandment: Behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” He said to him,
It’s A GIVEAWAY! A Really Good One…
(This is a sponsored post by Datevitation.com, but I would have done it for free. Really.) Oh dear readers, you are in for a TREAT today! I recently had the most wonderful opportunity to visit Datevitation.com and order a custom
brca1 Mutation: Angelina’s Decision
You may have heard about Angelina Jolie’s double mastectomy in response to having the genetic mutation BRCA1. I am both inspired and motivated to share my story regarding my journey that resonates so deeply with hers… I applaud her decision,
Here’s To Motherhood!
I thought I would write something special for all my mom readers out there. It is Mother’s Day and I believe a Devotion specifically for us moms was in order!! Then I realized that the poem I wrote last year
I’m Mom of the YEAR!
I am A MOM OF THE YEAR!!! Yep! You read that RIGHT my friends!!! Meredith over at The Mom of the Year decided I earned that award!! Or maybe she ran out of moms to choose from… either way- I’ll
Savoring The Seasons of Motherhood…
Today I am over at Mothering From Scratch as a regular contributing Momtor! Motherhood… it’s an endless stream of seasons and phases and growth- and yet those changes in our children sometimes pass us by. Sure, we celebrate the big
Devotional Diaries: Week Five
It’s May… I stare at my calendar in that old familiar trance-like state. Oh my… it’s here…May. May is the month full of ‘end of the year’ ceremonies, tournaments, field trips, recitals, concerts and programs galore. I catch my breath
Devotional Diaries: Week 4
Meet Me There… When my mind is convoluted with thoughts and overflowing with lists of what needs done… Meet me there. When I run through my day at top speed, scurrying to fulfill my agenda… Meet me there. When I
My Kiddos…
I have “pet names” for my kids… doesn’t every mom? We all have more than one, perhaps. But mine are very special. They emulate the characteristics and personality traits of my little cherubs. They are profoundly accurate and have significance
Devotional Diaries: Week 3
“Wordless Groans…” I was looking for a movie to watch while I exercised, and came across The Passion of the Christ and thought it would be a good one to watch. I haven’t seen it since it came out and
