Parenting Woes

Here I am again feeling the weight of the world. And so did my child. With tears streaming down her face and a shaky voice she muttered, “Mom, I don’t want to play violin anymore…” I inquired with questions and she said further explained that she has to do so much. Everyday she is expected……

Word Warrior

I decided this is one of my titles… I am a wife, a mom, a daughter, a daughter-in law, a sister, a sister-in-law and so on and so forth but **now** I’m also a WORD WARRIOR. I love to use my words but… if you have ever come across this proverb: “When there are many……

14th Day of Black History Month

Last night, I sat with my kids and told them a story of old about a Jewish man who went walking along the countryside when he became the target of some thieves. The thieves beat him and took what little he had and left him to die. After some time, a priest walks by and……

When Your World is on Pause

What a time! 2020 and 2021 has for many been tough! I was scrolling through the ever changing terrain that is known as “Social Media”and saw the “life as normal” posts with locations visited along with friends gathering like normal… “There’s no virus going on…” the narrative began. My heart sank. I was sad and……

Don’t Lose Your Heart, Mommy

My friends…they are encouraging and have such wise counsel. Parenting is not beautiful and glorious ALL the time. For us to see beauty we must also see beauty lives among heartache and pain. I believe that I’m only in the early years of parenting and I’m told that by friends and family they wish they……

For the Little Girl in You (or The Girl Your Life)

Mommas, this is a great book for your library. If you are a grandmother or an auntie or a friend who knows someone who has daughter, this book is adorable and full of truths to help your tween center on a proper and healthy view of God, the Father and how he sees his daughters.……

Bubbling to the Surface

Struggling to find your “footing” so to speak, you’re not alone….

Fitted With the Right Parts

My update from Dr’s appointment last week: went well–not scary. I had a lump that turned out to be something resolvable. Thank God. I am grateful. In current news: our lawn mower is not working. As I lay in bed, an image came to me of a car engine in need of repairs. The thought……

Forgiveness Friday

No better day than today to consider who needs to be forgiven or perhaps consider what you need to forgive of yourself. What do I mean by that? Relationships take work from our heart, mind, and body! Parents love and serve and go above and beyond. Disrepair will happen: it’s human nature. Trust broken mean……

The Right Narrative

I woke up to another day of overwhelming emotions. Hopeless draping over me. Photo by Hannah Tims on Unsplash It wasn’t until the evening after a couple of days and a couple of naps that I caught my narrative. I told God. I told myself. My self-talk was negative. I said things like “I can’t……