Our teenage son is wanting to have his own Youtube account so he can upload videos. He has no other personal social media outlet at this point because I'm a nazi Mom when it comes to protecting my kids online. I've seen too many families and kids hurt by the crap that's out there. Addictions started by accidentally discovering porn and major self image issues because of ... Read More »
Learning to trust God in deeper ways – not always getting right but He’s patient with me.
Randy and I went to my Dr's appt. on Friday expecting to check in with my Orthopedic Dr. for the first time since surgery and then go home. Little did we know I'd be getting my cast off. We were told it could be 6-8 weeks. So it was an amazing feeling to have it come off but it was also suprisingly hard. Like I held it together for a really long time in the Dr's office but as ... Read More »
4 ways to help your kids have summer devotions
Oh how fast the Summer can fly when you're swimming, camping and vacationing! And it's so easy to let our time in God's word be neglected. How much harder for our kids to keep their time in the Word if they're not being encouraged by their parents. So here's just a few thoughts on how parents can help their kids cultivate their walk with God. 1) Make devotions a part of your ... Read More »
Practical cups of cold water
I share this post after having been on the receiving end of encouragement for the last month. "Cups of cold water" as Jesus puts it in Matthew 10:42, "And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” I am taking note of how God is using others to encourage our ... Read More »
“Adorable Walker” said nobody ever…. until now!
Before: After And let's not forget about the potty chair. Oh my word, I just noticed the stain under the potty chair and it looks like somebody "missed" HA! but I swear that stain has been on the floor since we bought the house - it is so not what it looks like. Bahaha!!!! I know you think you have the greatest sister in the world but it's actually me that has the ... Read More »
It’s all about where you let your focus land
What do you see in these two pictures? A laid up chick surrounded by..... ice packs & meds A potty chair, wheelchair and walker? Or the blessings Of cards from both young and old....(thank you preschool, 2nd and 4th grade and cheerleaders at CBS!) The encouragement shared through flowers and written sentiments from those who swing by. Where my eyes land and ... Read More »
Fighting fears of domestic violence with scripture
I'm speaking on a subject that is extremely serious and one in which I have no personal experience except walking with people through this horrifying experience. There are things that I don't understand fully and I'm thankful for trained domestic violence therapists who are helping women every day move to freedom. But what I do want to talk about today is what to do when fear ... Read More »
While I’m sleeping…….
My sister came up from Atlanta this weekend to help us out on the home front since my Mom had to go back for some appointments. She has been so helpful to us and the kids love her being here. She took Sophie to McD's and had some special girl time with her. Then they went peony picking. *Insert high-pitched little girl squeal. I now am gazing at them as I type. Pink flowers ... Read More »