"I just don't believe in myself." "Others can, but it's not for me." "I just don't think I can do it." Sound familiar? Boy, these words are certainly familiar to me, because I said them to ...
Be Happy
If Mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy! We all struggle with our attitude from time to time, especially when we're tired and life seems overwhelming. Here's some encouragement and perspective on how to be a happier wife and mom. Many of the posts in this section are better organized under the topics in the drop-down menu, so if you're looking for encouragement in a specific area, click on those menu items.
Comparing Ourselves to Others
Nobody’s perfect. We hear that statement all the time....but we act like we don’t believe it. It’s tempting to look at someone else and think they have it all together. That mom with the musical ...
What You Want to Be When You Grow Up
What do you want to be when you grow up? Someone asked my son this question when he was three years old. He looked sideways in deep thought and then responded, "A stranger." He is grown up now and he ...
Lessons From a Lost Suitcase
For the first time in 34 years, I overslept on a morning when there was an early flight to catch. I had stayed up way too late packing (and unpacking boxes in our new home), so when I woke up 40 ...
Season of Change
The season is changing, as summer heat fades and the days shorten. Autumn is my favorite season. I love the cooler weather, pumpkins, Fall leaves, chili, sweaters and boots. This year Fall is bringing ...
How to NOT Get Overwhelmed
Have you heard that the best way to learn something is to teach it to someone else? Here's my attempt #986 to learn something. Might as well teach it and see if more of it sticks. The something is the ...
