Before I left for the my summer blogging break I had plans, man. BIG PLANS! I announced that I would be adding additional writers and launching into podcasting, doing Facebook lives, writing eBooks, and more. THIS. GIRL. WAS. ON. FIRE! This was going to be me in the blogging world . . ... [ Read More ]
I’m Taking a Summer Blogging Break to Serve You Better {+ Reader Survey!)
There's so much good stuff happening behind the scenes at Welcome Home Ministry that I hardly know where to begin. Change is definitely in the wind! Let's Get To It! After much prayer and contemplation, I am moving forward with bringing on a team of women to contribute articles so that this ... [ Read More ]
An Open Letter to My Husband on Our Anniversary: I Would Choose “Us” Again
Twenty-four years ago today I made one of the scariest, yet bravest decisions ever - I said "I Do" to you - not because I was head-over-heels in love with you, but because I was pregnant and I wanted to offer our child a permanent and loving family. It didn't matter what society said, I ... [ Read More ]
Being a Mom Ain’t for Sissies! – So says my coffee mug.
Mother's Day has come and gone, and I am pleased to announce that Psycho-Mom did not make an appearance! Turns out that I am not that different from Bruce Banner, who works hard to keep his alter ego - Marvel Comics Superhero, The Hulk - at bay when he is subjected to emotional stress. via ... [ Read More ]
How to Not Be a Psycho Mom on Mother’s Day
How not to be a psycho mom on Mother's Day. In my last post, I wrote about the moments - how special they are, because they become tomorrow's precious memories; and thankfully, my family experienced some special moments as we celebrated my nephew's wedding this past weekend. This guy is so ... [ Read More ]
All We Have Are the Moments
All We Have Are the Moments... I wasn't able to write a blog post last week. Though I had many words in my heart to share, they never made it to the keyboard, because life was happening – busily sweeping me from one task to the other – seemingly, at times, without a moment to exhale. We ... [ Read More ]
The Value of Living a Small Life
The value of living a small life... I once heard Oprah Winfrey say that she leads a BIG life. As I pondered her statement, I understood exactly what she meant, and I agreed fully. Shortly after, it lead me to a conclusion of my own...I lead a rather small life. I am not known by the ... [ Read More ]
In Christ, My Home Is – 15 Affirmations for the Christian Home + free printable
In Christ, My Home Is... "HOME" - have you ever heard of a more heavenly word? The best acronym I can come up with for "home" is: Heaven on Mom's Earth. (I'm still working on that.) Home...it's the cradle of the family, our primary place of spiritual nourishment, and the ... [ Read More ]
You Are the God Who Sees Me
You are the God who sees me. With big smiles and bear hugs we enthusiastically greet each other every Sunday. Hello, sister! How are you? But something about her response this time was different. "I'm hanging in there," she said with a half-smile. Now, I happen to know from ... [ Read More ]
Take Courage, Girlfriend! You Can Do This.
Take Courage . . . If you are presently in need of a family-life cheerleader, this post is for you! ...I've got my pom-poms ready! The stormy waves of family life It's no secret that life is messy, unpredictable, and full of bumps in-the-road; particularly when it comes to ... [ Read More ]
With Jesus, Your Home is More Than Enough
"Five years, tops! Five years and then we're out of here!" That's what I told my husband 13 years ago when we settled into what I now affectionately refer to as our Little House on the Freeway; our little slice of the American Dream in The Big Apple. When we first arrived, I deplored it. ... [ Read More ]
Blogging Breaks & Baby Showers – Perfect together!
Hey Girlfriends! I've been MIA since the end of 2017 and I've missed you all so much! I'm blowing kisses, giving virtual hugs and fist bumps right now. Reach out and grab one! I took a blogging, social media and TV break, sensing that I needed to quiet all the voices around me to better ... [ Read More ]
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