Today's post is a little different. It is shout-out to someone very special to me. You see the flower I use for my Fairly Grounded image? She took the photo. I use it because it reminds me of her and how our relationship continues to grow and bloom. I was sixteen years old when she… Continue reading Just a little shout-out
Tag: Family
Consider the other side
This image has popped up on my social media many times over the past few years. I always relate to it, but I find myself wanting to say more on this topic this morning. I have learned that it is vital to consider the other person’s point of view. And I don’t just mean on… Continue reading Consider the other side
What I learned from dog poop…
Let me start by saying that I haven't found a single person who likes dealing with dog poop. It is messy and stinky and just no fun. Recently, my husband went away for a guy's weekend. I was holding down the fort alone, taking care of my two littles and our feisty dog. As I… Continue reading What I learned from dog poop…
Embrace the Wait
Today is a big day in our house. It is class assignment day. My daughter will finally find out who her first grade teacher will be for the year. She has been waiting in great anticipation the whole summer, just wanting to know what’s next for her. I can relate. I have been in a… Continue reading Embrace the Wait
Impulse Eating
My daughter and I were talking this week about how our bodies are temples. We talked about all the ways to stay healthy. It was easy to say to her how important it is to “eat healthy” and “exercise” and not fill ourselves with “junk”. Yet, in the pit of my stomach, I felt sick. […]
The Child Teaches the Parent
One of the blessings of being a parent is seeing the world through the innocent eyes of children. My son just taught me a valuable lesson. Oh, how we take things for granted! He has been fascinated with how the electricity works ever since our power went out during recent storms. Just now, he went… Continue reading The Child Teaches the Parent
My little lesson
My dad died when I was seven months old. Growing up, I always looked to my older brothers as father figures. (They're 10 and 13 years older than me.) They have very different personalities so they serve different purposes as far as encouraging me. The younger of the two has always been the one I… Continue reading My little lesson
Don’t go it alone.
com·mu·ni·ty a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. In the past, I have been guilty of isolating myself at times. As I welcome 2018, I'm glad to be surrounded by a supportive community. Whether it be my family, my small group at church, lifelong friends, or… Continue reading Don’t go it alone.
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