I was fifteen the last time I was beaten. The burger joint where I worked part-time closed late. There were…
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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.
How to Have a Good Day
Blinking in the dim light, you awaken to the sound of the shower. Your husband is already up and getting ready…
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What to Do When You Are Struggling: Beginner Lessons
“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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