Oh my dear friends and readers . . . Let me put your fears to rest . . . I have not died. I have not disappeared to some strange land without internet accessability . . . I have not even gone on a month long tropical vacation or cruise . . . [Dang it!]… Continue reading I’m still here!
Category: It’s OK 2 be U!
Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?
Guest Post by Lauren Holmes My husband and I are looking to move to a new home, so recently we have gone through the process of making repairs on the house to get it in tip top shape for the prospective buyers who come through. It seems as though every time I clean a nook… Continue reading Why Can’t I be Good at Everything?
NEW! Mothering Matters Community
I am thrilled to announce that we have launched a new place for moms to connect on Mothering-Matters.com! MoMa Community [MoMa= Mo(thering) Ma(tters) (pronounced Mama)] My heart for Mothering-Matters.com and this community is for it to be a safe place for moms to come and be themselves – to know that it’s OK2BeU(nique)! Each of… Continue reading NEW! Mothering Matters Community
Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece
God’s Masterpiece I talked with you this past week about being U(nique) – about being U and being Unique. Have you thought more about it? Are you starting to be convinced that there really is something special and unique about you? I hope so. Because it’s the truth! Another aspect of that truth is this… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Ephesians 2:10 – God’s Masterpiece
OK 2 Be U(nique)!
There is only one you! Did you know that? Of course you did. 🙂 Do you remember when you learned about your unique fingerprints . . . or how about your one-of-a-kind DNA? I know you noticed the differences in everyone’s hair and skin color, height, width, the shape of our eyes, nose, ears, hips… Continue reading OK 2 Be U(nique)!
Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)
Are you a bad mom? If you missed the 1st part – You can read it HERE before continuing. . . . Where did things first go wrong? Reread that passage in Genesis again. It wasn’t the Father, and it wasn’t the kids (yes – later it was their choice) . . . There was… Continue reading Are you a bad mom? (Part 2)
You are LOVED!
“She’ll kill herself trying to earn my love – when it’s hers already.” – Michael Hosea from the book Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers You are LOVED! The quote above hit me this morning as I was listening to this book on CD. You truly are loved . . . . already! There is nothing… Continue reading You are LOVED!
YOU are AMAZING!
YOU are AMAZING! Did you know that?! You truly are! You are an AMAZING mom! You are an AMAZING person! You are an AMAZING daughter, wife, friend . . . . and so much more! How do I know? “No I’m not Lori. You don’t even know me. You can’t say that about me. You… Continue reading YOU are AMAZING!
Best Day with YOU – Today!
With an 11-year-old daughter in the house – I’ve heard Taylor Swift echoing from the upstairs as well as being sung at the dinner table . . . but I had not heard or seen this song and video before today. Grab your tissues all you Moms! This is a good reminder . . .… Continue reading Best Day with YOU – Today!
Mom Time
Yes – those are my feet . . . up and off the floor . . . with no kids in sight! And not only that – they are in a beautiful setting (at the historic Homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia) while my ears listen to a pianist play all my favorite songs, and my… Continue reading Mom Time
Mom guilt?
Ok – so I have to admit, I don’t know if I’ve ever had “mom guilt”. Maybe I did . . . once . . . when I was a younger mom . . . but since much of my memory seems to have left through my breastmilk given to my 4 precious kids, in… Continue reading Mom guilt?
I Feel Like A Parent!
I’ll never be a Grandma I’m not sure I will ever get any grandkids! No – I am not old enough to be a grandmother . . . yet . . . thankfully! Nor are my kids old enough to produce any for me (PTL!), but I’m starting to wonder if any of my children… Continue reading I Feel Like A Parent!
I know how you feel
I couldn’t decide which blog to put this on as it relates to mothering, but really is also a word for the church – for me and my brothers and sisters in Christ. Please go to my other blog Drink from the Deep to read it. Be encouraged and be challenged today. Above all .… Continue reading I know how you feel
Who are you?
Who are you? . . . Do you know? Are you a mom? A nurse or doctor? An accountant? A saleswoman? A grocery clerk? . . . . . Who are you? . . . . Let me ask that again . . . . WHO are you? I am not really asking what you… Continue reading Who are you?
Happy Mother’s Day!
I just had to wish all you moms a HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY today!! I hope it was a wonderful day with family or friends. If you didn’t have someone to be with, then I hope you were at least able to call someone . . . your kids . . . your mom . .… Continue reading Happy Mother’s Day!