There are days when I choose to smile though my situation and or circumstance deems a frown. When I have more tasks than time or more sorrow than my sanity can bear, my smile is a physical indulgence of faith. It’s a demonstration of my submission unto the Lord. My smile is not about pretendingContinue reading “I Wear A Smile”
Tag Archives: Encouragement
Ending the Day Well
I am a very busy woman. Most days, I walk in many roles (wife, mother, homeschool mom, entrepreneur, mawmaw) and take care of a plethora responsibilities, so I like to end my day well with a sense of accomplishment, order, peace and joy. Though it took a bit of effort to get my routine down,Continue reading “Ending the Day Well”
This Is How I Fight My Battles
Each morning I rise early, intentionally for time alone to prepare myself for my day. I light my candle for a little aromatherapy and I begin with prayer and journaling, then Bible reading. This slow, quiet time with the Lord is how I fight my battles, how I prepare my heart and mind for theContinue reading “This Is How I Fight My Battles”
Honor Who You Are
Homeschool Mama, remember you were created on purpose with purpose. You are fearfully, wonderfully and uniquely made just as you are. God was intentional with you, so honor who you are. As you consider this next school year take sometime to look back…journal your experiences. Be very specific about what worked and what did notContinue reading “Honor Who You Are”
Organization and Planning Make Success Possible
Being a mom and an entrepreneur is like having two full time jobs that require regular overtime.
Finding Balance After Burnout
The weight of mult-tasking can create a season of burnout. Like you, I am a WOMAN WITH MANY ROLES. I am a wife, homeschool mama, Mawmaw and entrepreneur. MY DAYS ARE VERY BUSY and can become overwhelming to walk through confidently. This can make me feel frustrated, impatient, unproductive and exhausted. I am called untoContinue reading “Finding Balance After Burnout”
Still, I Rise Early
I can’t remember a season in my adult life that I did not rise early. Even though our last two (of our ten) children are teens and I have no reason or responsibility to, still, I rise early. There’s just something about the tranquility of the morning. The darkness illuminated by candlelight is so calmingContinue reading “Still, I Rise Early”
Sometimes, I Just Can’t
Homeschooling is a regular part of our daily lifestyle, but there are days when it is just plain hard to get in the groove to teach or assist our children with their school work. It is on these days that it seems like the boys are more chatty, asking questions that require me to respond,Continue reading “Sometimes, I Just Can’t”
Same Team
There are times when marriage can feel like a competition where one is always trying to out do the other. Marriage is not a team sport where there is a you verses me relationship. As one flesh, marriage is an individual sport. Here are five marriage lessons we can learn from individual sports. It takes more than talentContinue reading “Same Team”
Overwhelmed is an Understatement
Though I know I was created to glorify the Lord, that is not always my first thought nor is it my desire because some days I am just overwhelmed with walking in the many roles that I have in this season of life. When I feel this way, I know it is best for meContinue reading “Overwhelmed is an Understatement”
Fruit of Her Hand 