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You Deserve to Be Still

We don’t teach self care and time management to our girls as we should. No one taught me. All I saw as a young adult were women constantly in a state of movement. Doing things for others and …

A Stressless Best Yes

As we enter a new year we get to decide about our commitments. Then you see her coming- the person who schedules everything at church, work or school. No matter what you do, she eventually corners you for …

“No” Isn’t a Four Letter Word

The look on her face said it all.  Her tone was disappointed. “It’s ok, I really didn’t want you anyway, I just wanted your husband,” she said, then walked away. It’s not that I didn’t want to serve …

I Am Weary & This Life Is Why

Journal Entry: I can write about being weary. I am exhausted. Life has become complicated again. I have more obligations than I know what to do with and the responsibilities are overwhelming. My mom needs more than I …

Reasons to Love My Adult Kids

Our adult children look at us with question. They shake their heads and smile. They laugh at us. They sometimes make fun of us. Above all else, they don’t understand one vital aspect of our life together. We …