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It was dumping rain this morning when we headed out. My youngest and I went somewhere for 2 hours and when we came back outside the rain had cleared out and it was sunny and blue sky. He was so excited to ride his bike outside and so I let him ride around before we… Continue reading Give them Time

This weekend I went to one of my favorite places.I spent hours in nature and learning and doing things I love.One of my most favorite things in one of my favorite places.It was the annual Ropes Course Facilitator Certification. I go for so many reasons, but the main reason I prioritize it is because every… Continue reading Feeling lost

My kids kind of did their own thing today. I was sick in bed.The kind of sick where you can’t get up and make it work.The kind of sick where you don’t want to go near anyone because you don’t want them to catch what you have.My husband had to be at church early today.So… Continue reading Good moms need breaks too

What can I do? I am unwell today.  Whether it is allergies or a sickness that I am fighting, I am very low energy. Today I wanted to get things done and wanted to play with my 5 year old more, especially outside. It is a gorgeous sunny day. Instead of guilting myself, today I… Continue reading What can you do?

My life is noisy.It probably doesn’t help that I live in a house full of 5 boys,but life is noisy.Today, as I was driving to pick up my husband from work, like always, I was listening to something on my drive.This time, it was a Marco Polo from my friend.  I had a podcast episode… Continue reading Too Much Noise

Life is a constantly changing.Day in and day out.From minute to minute. From running late to an appointment,To struggling friends,A messy house,Or as harsh as death of a loved one. But the change comes.Easy and hard. This constant change requires resilience. I recently realized there is one very fitting and simple word to describe what… Continue reading Life’s ups and downs

Too often, as moms, we try to be strong or stay strong for our loved ones. While it is a beautiful gesture, it is risky.It is a ticking time bomb. The only way to get through what you’re experiencing is to feel it. If you hold it in, you may think you’re fine.Until it eventually… Continue reading Feel It All

I love finding analogies in my everyday life.  Over the years, I have found that there are lessons that can be learned in and/or from every experience—whether good or bad. I usually just refer to them as little lessons (of light or little life lessons). These are tender mercies from God.  These are what make… Continue reading Lessons of Light

What is your best?Do you do your best? Today I watched my son compete at State for Track & Field in pole vault. His personal record is 13’2.”  Today as he competed, he made 13’ and then, continued on to try to beat his personal record, aiming for 4” higher.  I want to say, “sadly,… Continue reading Your Personal Best

Feeling down?Want to feel better? Serve.Cheer someone up.Offer words of encouragement and a smile. I work with the girls at my church who are ages 11-18 and we have a weekly activity.This week, with all that is going on in our community, we decided to do some service. We spent the evening listening to music… Continue reading Help for Your Heart