Faith gives you the strength to say no to self doubt and helps you flip the coin on negative thoughts so you can reach for your dreams.
Tag: inspiration
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. […]
In the Boat
I have had a lot on my mind lately. So much of my “comfortable” life has been changed. I no longer serve as drama teacher. I no longer can be “wife” and “mom” in the way I once was, at least not for the time being. I find it hard to know my “place” now. […]
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
I made it…
This is actually an email I sent to a friend, but I feel it describes my feelings so well. We all have our mountains to climb... Well, I made it through major surgery—lost two liters of blood and almost needed a blood transfusion, but luckily didn’t. I made it through the removal of two ribs… Continue reading I made it…
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.
Fairly Grounded 