I just had to share these exciting deals with you from the amazing women at Power of Moms! I was blessed this year to win one of their Virtual Retreats (retail value $97). . . and it was so very encouraging! Just what I needed (since I couldn’t get away on a retreat). One of… Continue reading Power of Moms – Biggest Sale of the Year!
Category: Support
I’m still here!
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!
Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan
True Beauty: Be Still New film helps women who are caught up in the busyness of life. Press Release, 6/25/2012: Every woman knows the feeling. Regardless of her age, her income, or her family situation, women today are facing the challenges of a busy life and the stress that comes with it. Obligations to children,… Continue reading Review & GIVEAWAY: Be Still – by Lisa Chan
Complainers – Can they make you dumb?
“I don’t want to complain . . . but . . . ” “Can you believe they would do this to me . . . ” “Nothing ever works out for me . . . I’m so mad . . . I can’t believe . . . don’t you agree that . . . ”… Continue reading Complainers – Can they make you dumb?
Happy Anniversary! 20 things I learned in 20 years.
Happy Anniversary to my FABULOUS husband of 20 years – Jeremy West! I love you and am looking forward to the next 20 years! I am so happy that God put the two of us together. I know this journey has had it’s ups and downs, but I am so thankful to have a man… Continue reading Happy Anniversary! 20 things I learned in 20 years.
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
A New Day: How to let go of the guilt of yesterday.
Do you feel like you just never get everything done each day? Do you long for more hours on the day? Ever wish you had done things differently, or had known then what you know now? Do you live with regrets and guilt of the “should’ve, could’ve, would’ve” kind? I saw this quote today –… Continue reading A New Day: How to let go of the guilt of yesterday.
She’s gonna blow!
Can I be honest and transparent with you today? Thanks! (You are always welcome to be honest and transparent with me as well!) Sat morning I didn’t respond to something very well – at all! (I know none of you can relate!). So – yesterday I was apologizing to my kids (again) – telling them… Continue reading She’s gonna blow!
Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1
What is a “Sunday Sip” For those that didn’t know – I write another blog called Drink From the Deep. It is a place for anyone to come and find refreshing and “life-giving drinks from the well of God’s love”. I wanted to bring you guys a “sip” each week (a scripture, a word, or… Continue reading Sunday Sip: Introduction & Proverbs 14:1
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)
Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Are you a Bad Mom? On Mothering Matters Facebook page a few days ago, I asked the question – “What is your biggest fear as a mom?” One mom bravely and honestly responded something I think many (if not most) of us have feared or thought about at one point or another . . .… Continue reading Are you a Bad Mom? (Part 1)
Happy Birthday Mom!
No – It’s not my mom’s birthday today . . . it’s actually mine. {Yay – Happy Birthday to me! :)} But growing up, I never thought it was right that moms were not celebrated on these special days (and as a mom now – I double that sentiment! :)) What did I do on… Continue reading Happy Birthday Mom!
A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
You are a GOOD mother! We all have those days when we feel like we’ve “blown it” as a mom. But do you ever have one of those days – or maybe it’s even just a moment – when you realize – you just did something right as a mom – and you feel like… Continue reading A Good Mother (Are you a good mom?)
Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!
The Road that Never Ends I’m slow moving this morning (belly hasn’t felt right the last couple days). I’m thinking I may just have to snuggle up with a book today (haven’t done that in a long time!) I tend to feel guilty about doing nothing but read or relax during the day as there… Continue reading Oasis: Stop and Rest – and Have Some Fun!
Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass
Good Morning Moms! Or – Good Afternoon or Good Evening (depending on when you read this)! 🙂 I pray your weekend is going well! Mine isn’t quite going as planned (nor is the weather! Yuck – dreary, rainy and cold! Add onto it, sick kids, hubby gone, and a tired mama!) But I wanted to… Continue reading Not as you planned? . . .This too shall pass