"I’m really struggling right now. It’s never going to change. We’ll always be poor. I’ll never get a full night’s sleep. I don’t see any way it’s going to work out." Are these statements really true? ...
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.
Things I Wish I’d Known
Woulda, coulda, shoulda. Regrets about what we should have done can overwhelm us. Life is an education, and all of us can look back and see things we wish we'd done differently. Moms especially can ...
The Effect of Our Surroundings
Funny thing about our surroundings. When we see the same scenery day after day, we stop seeing it. And we ignore the effects of our surroundings on our selves. Think about the pile of newspapers on ...
Seven Books I’ve Read More Than Once
Books are everything. Well, not everything, but that's a cute saying these days (I've seen it on Instagram). I do love a good book, but I'll confess that I read far more non-fiction than fiction. I've ...
How to Change the Atmosphere in Your Life
Our master bathroom has a jacuzzi bathtub, one of those deep tubs with jets. Although I don't use it often enough, it's a great stress reliever and relaxer: just fill with warm water, turn on the jets ...
Three Minutes Can Change Your Day
Even before your eyes open in the morning, what are your first conscious thoughts? Do you start thinking about what’s on your to-do list? Do you begin to worry about situations in your life? Do you ...
