Before kids I would pick up a book and breeze through it. Since having my girls though I’ve developed quite a bad habit of picking up a book and then somewhere along the way I end up setting it down for weeks or even months on end. I sometimes wonder if it’s really a bad… Continue reading Hope for the Mom
It’s amazing how your mindset can change in a split second and suddenly you feel renewed with strength and hope. The last couple weeks I’ve been in a bit of a mental slump; even a little depressed/sad. I am missing face to face interaction with friends a lot. Terribly, actually. I have realized now more… Continue reading Be your own super hero
My husband and I have often talked about how easy it can be for our mind to get lost in the darkness of negative ideas that frustrate or produce anxiety in us if left to unravel. How very important it is to not let yourself get lost in negative thoughts and have a healthy support… Continue reading If you listen, God is there
There’s a gal on Instagram that I enjoying following. She’s a young lady, I think maybe in her mid 20’s, that lives in Texas. She’s a teacher and she also created an online digital planner among other cool tools. What I love about her posts and stories is her positive attitude and that she is… Continue reading Trust is: leaning on God
Hi there, it’s been awhile for sure! Before I just jump right in I want to say that I hope that wherever you are reading this from, I pray that you, your family, loved ones, and friends are well, calm, and healthy. With all the news, misinformation, good information, and uncertainty that I’m sure many… Continue reading Fear, there is no room for you here.
I had an early morning walk today with a friend I care a lot about. After our walk that expression that you never know the burden someone else is carrying, so always be kind, came to my mind and held so true to me in that moment. A rush of feelings came flooding in.… Continue reading Stir within my soul
Brené Brown has a great video On Empathy that explains so well the difference between empathy and sympathy. About that vulnerable place where you are asked to “feel with a person” when they are saying to you, with or without words “I’m scared, I’m overwhelmed”. I experienced a very vulnerable moment this morning in which a rush… Continue reading About a girl: mommy vs self
Thursday has been one of my favorite days lately (along with Saturday and Sunday) but Thursdays have their own little special moment for me because it’s my blogging day. The only thing is as much a I would love to write something lengthier, I am feeling so tired right now, all I want to do… Continue reading Your wings
These last few days have been a bit tense for me. As you may remember I mentioned before that I started school again after taking 2 semesters off and now with working part time, going to school part time, plus the new responsibility of our baby daughter, I’m finding it really difficult at times to juggle everything without feeling overwhelmed.… Continue reading Cut the Control, Unleash the Flexibility
I’ve been thinking about a few people who are very dear to my heart and who have been going through considerable troubles and obstacles in their lives recently. One of them even asked at one point why bad things happen to good people and the comment made me think about the discussion our small group… Continue reading Getting Past Obstacles
Purse Meets Diaper Bag 