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!
Tag: Encouragement
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?)
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!
Parenting is Hard
Raising teenagers is like nailing Jello to the wall. – Anonymous Parenting is hard. I think it was God’s sneaky way of letting us experience just what He goes through in raising all of us! Today I learned we are a lot like teenagers in our relationship with God . . . we ask Him… Continue reading Parenting is Hard
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving! Moms – I hope you are able to sit back, relax and enjoy today! I’m sure many of you have worked long and hard baking, stirring, measuring, decorating, tasting (a benefit of being the cook!) and more. But I pray you truly are able to fully relax and give thanks for all the… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving!
The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate
I just HAD to share this with you today! I posted it at Drink from the Deep as well – but thought it definitely applied to us as mom’s – whether you have struggled with postpartum depression, or just other dark/depressed times in your life. Kimberlee – over at The Peaceful Mom – has written… Continue reading The Peaceful Mom: Becoming Despearate
Children Live What They Learn
Children Learn What They Live If a child lives with criticism, he learns to condemn . . . If a child lives with hostility, he learns to fight . . . If a child lives with fear, he learns to be apprehensive . . . If a child lives with pity, he learns to feel… Continue reading Children Live What They Learn
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
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 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?
One Million Arrows
Hello!! It’s been too long! I am sorry!! It’s not that I have forgotten about you . . . but I’ve just been busy (5 kids, taking a ministry class, missions trip, summer craziness . . . ). It’s not an excuse – I know. But I have missed chatting with you. 🙂 This morning… Continue reading One Million Arrows
"My Favrit Book . . ."
I just had to post this! My 6 year old, 1st grader, had to write (in public school) about his favorite book. The above pictures are what he wrote! You go son!! 🙂 Here is what it says: “My favrit book is the Bible. It tells abot holy stuf. It has a old tesment and… Continue reading "My Favrit Book . . ."
Your Father’s Love
(I posted this on my other blog – Drink from the Deep – and felt I should post it here as well.) I can’t begin to explain or tell you how much I desire for each of you to fully know and understand the love that our heavenly Father has for each of you .… Continue reading Your Father’s Love