Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Tonight my guy tried to talk me into seeing a movie called Pacific Rim with him and our son. I had a vague idea of what the movie was about, read the brief description and realized there was no way I could say yes to seeing this movie. I haven’t always been this way, but... Continue Reading →
About ten years ago I was told by a trusted friend that I would really enjoy my forties. At the time I was smack dab in the middle of my thirties, and just beginning to feel more comfortable in my own skin. My wise friend assured me that this feeling would continue, and that I... Continue Reading →
Sometimes this is the very best way to love yourself.
Seriously, what more do you need??
I quit my job last week. I didn’t know for sure if I was going to do it, but at the end of my shift I told the owner I needed to put in my notice. The restaurant business is a different one; a soap opera filled with drama and gossip amid mundane chores and... Continue Reading →
It’s been a stressful time at our house lately; first child graduating from high school and all that that entails, husband traveling 75% of the time for the last couple of months and the usual end- of- school year mayhem. Does anyone else view the month of May as a busy month, second only to... Continue Reading →
Like most people, my family likes to pitch in and help when there is a need. We take food to neighbors when they celebrate, heal and mourn. We help move families into new homes and babysit so couples can connect. When our children grow out of their clothes, I like to hand someone bags of... Continue Reading →
Funny, right? But so true. We throw ourselves into so many directions, when the truth is that it cannot all be done well. It's not possible. Let it go. Incidentally, which two would you choose, and would your spouse agree?
Years ago my guy and I decided that I would stay home full-time with the kids. We didn’t know how this would be possible financially, but felt convicted that it was the right thing to do. Sixteen years later, I still believe it was the best decision for us, but to this day l cannot... Continue Reading →
This is an incredible experiment by Dove, showing how skewed women's perceptions of themselves can be. We are our own worse critics. If only you could see what I see when I look at you. If only I could be easier on myself. http://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=litXW91UauE
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