When I was asked to join this team of beautiful — and weary — mommas, I had to pray long and hard! Hope? Always! Weary? Absolutely! Mom? For the last 18 years! But me encourage other mommas through their weary mess when I don’t have a handle on my own?!? Oh Lord, help me! Given the current state of my bone-wrenching weariness, I most certainly…
bundle of the week :: beauty & fashion
This bundle is the perfect way to follow up Mother’s day! Beauty is more than skin deep, and this week’s bundle is designed to help you feel beautiful from the inside out! Discover the secrets to jump starting your energy, inspiration to get your weight under control, and beauty and fashion tips to help you prioritize yourself even as you juggle your busy life — all…
but you don’t look sick — the spoon theory
I’m currently sitting in what I lovingly call the “green room.” In the middle of this way-too-brightly-painted-green room sits two large chairs, a single IV station, and sickness. I can’t help but wonder if the bright green walls are meant to distract from the sickness? It’s in this green room I receive my monthly Multiple Sclerosis infusion of Tysabri.I have also planned to Typically, someone…
to walk or stay :: book club – week 4
Do you think I’m pretty? Whoa! This week’s chapter hits deep! I think if we’re honest, most of us would admit we come into marriage with insecurities. And we look to our spouse’s to fill our insecurity need. We need — want — to be reassured and told we’re pretty, beautiful, special, valued, and there’s no other he could possibly desire. Sadly, it doesn’t always…
teacher appreciation and a lil’ bit o’ crazy!
So awesome, right?!? The teachers loved our teacher appreciation gift this year. Practical with some funny thrown in for good measure! What I loved most though? It was a no-brainer for me and I was oh-so-very-thankful for that this year. I’m currently drowning in the craziness of life, and no-brainer, fun gifts are exactly what this worn-out momma needs!! Our school does teacher appreciation on…