When I am in the thick of the hard times in life, it is so hard to maintain perspective and get through trials gracefully and with faith. In the middle of my faith crisis last year I definitely doubted many times that God actually answered my prayers.  I doubted my worthiness.  I questioned my position... Read More

Sometimes you get stuck in your cynicism and feel like everyone around you is being fake, lacks genuine concern or is even being judgmental. Step back and ask yourself: What are you doing to keep it real? Are you being open and honest about where you are at in your life? Or do you prefer... Read More

Podcast note: I DID NOT EDIT my podcast.  I would never have gotten it out to you if I had.  So enjoy the ‘ums’ and my 3 yr old hanging out with me in the background. You’re welcome   Time moves differently when you’re raising kids! Life is no longer lived by the day, but... Read More

Being a mom can feel terribly thankless and overwhelming.  This is a job you have to find fulfillment in ALL on your own.  Of course, almost ANY profession calls for some inner reflection from time to time, but the world doesn’t really allow for encouragement to stay at home moms, and it most certainly doesn’t... Read More

Loving motherhood/parenthood doesn’t always come naturally. Breastfeeding isn’t easy. Waking up every two hours to take care of another human being isn’t easy. Just because you (I) hate(d) being stuck at home with your (my) kids doesn’t mean you (I) should work outside the home. Learn how to be creative, think outside the box,... Read More

You have those days…. the ones where you DON’T want to SHOW UP!!!  Today is that day for me!  My kids are fighting, my kids have totally turned off their ‘listening ears.’  It is time to stop giving in.  It is time to throw out the responsibilities… it is time to just chill and watch... Read More

It took me a LONG time to learn what Self-Reliance actually meant.  Society paints a picture that we need to be totally independent, and asking others for help shows weakness!  NOT. THE. CASE! Being Self-Reliant means knowing yourself well enough to know your limits. It means knowing what you need to regain balance. It... Read More

I know not all of us have to watch someone attempt to take their own life. We don’t all get to see from the outside what it looks like to see into their eyes the complete will to die. What I DO know is, there is so much to be done to prevent this... Read More