When God Says “No” or “Wait”

The times of waiting are probably some of the hardest times of our life. Waiting for a job, waiting for a health report, waiting for news, waiting for a relationship to be restored, or whatever the wait may be. Then what if all those prayers, the times of waiting, lead to a “no” or differentContinue reading “When God Says “No” or “Wait””

“Just Start” Day 1 …

13lbs … I seriously just stood there and cried today. And no these were not happy tears. To see I GAINED 13 lbs since my last weigh in back in June was not a happy moment. I mean I knew I hadn’t been able to workout as much this summer and alot of things haveContinue reading ““Just Start” Day 1 …”

Setting Boundaries

Dealing with narcissistic people over the years has taught me a few valuable lessons. This quote hit me so hard today. I love helping people, giving, encouraging … But because of my heart, alot of times I am used, taken advantage of, and walked on. It hurts when you care so much about people andContinue reading “Setting Boundaries”

“Thy Will be Done”

I have had this song on repeat this week! So much of this is how I am feeling right now. I am sitting here struggling with even how to pray. It feels like the waves are just crashing over us. I want to shout out to God, “Thy will be done,” but am I trulyContinue reading ““Thy Will be Done””

Finding Self-Confidence and So Much More: a Health and Fitness Journey

Who struggles with their weight? Body image? Self-confidence? Or healthier lifestyle? This has been me most of my life. Struggling with health issues that also effected my weight. Struggling with how to create a healthy lifestyle for me and my family. Struggled with body image and what others thought of me. Where all this ledContinue reading “Finding Self-Confidence and So Much More: a Health and Fitness Journey”

When All Seems Lost

There are different seasons of life. I am beginning to think that the hardest two seasons of life are the first few years of motherhood AND taking care of an elderly parent at the end of life. Other hard seasons can be in your teenage and young adult years, job changes, family changes, etc. IContinue reading “When All Seems Lost”

Summer Color Activity Idea

So my 4 year old really wanted to start school early. So we are starting with some color projects! These are fun to do as a family, especially rainy days in the summer. Items you need:– Color card stock – various magazines, grocery flyers, and pictures you can cut out– Scissors – glue or tape–Continue reading “Summer Color Activity Idea”

Blessings in the Morning Chaos

Have you ever had one of those days?I mean not even 10 am and life has already been crazy, type of day?The alarms didn’t go off, you are running late, kids need something before you can get out the door …Spill coffee,Realize halfway to your house that you don’t have the key, your husband does?WhoContinue reading “Blessings in the Morning Chaos”