A Positive Start To Your Day
“Mama, I tried something new!” my 18 year old daughter exclaimed. “Oh yea, what’s that?” I inquired. “I decided to stop being so negative all the time,” she replied. I stopped what I was doing and...
View ArticleMy Gratitude Journal
Earlier in the month I proposed that we should begin writing something good that happened during the day on a slip of paper and placing it into a gratitude jar. This way, on days that you may be...
View ArticleSaving Valentine’s Day
Thursday afternoon my husband attempted to surprise me by picking me up in his classic 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z. This black beauty of a car has always held a special place in his heart. It is the first car...
View ArticleThe Sweet Sound of Chaos
Monday my children were off from school due to President’s Day. While I had to work that morning, I decided to finish up some things to take off early that afternoon to spend with my girls. It was...
View ArticleWhat Kind of Fruit Are You Bearing?
Jesus explains in the bible in Matthew that a tree is known by its fruit. Whereas a diseased tree will bear bad fruit, a malnourished or immature tree will not bear any fruit at all. This can also...
View ArticleBlessed
Did you wear your green today? After all, it was St. Patrick’s Day. Do you have the luck of the Irish with you? When things happen in life, a lot of times people will say how lucky you are. Me? I...
View ArticleApril Fool’s Day
Beware! This is the day that lots of pranks will be played! I have never been one to really get into April Fool’s Day, but this year has certainly been different! This morning I told my husband that I...
View ArticleLive Laugh Love
Those three words – Live Laugh Love – have so much meaning behind them. Live – each day to the fullest. Be present with those that you love. Savor every precious moment you get to have with them....
View ArticleJust DO It!
Time is marching on way too fast. Regrets? You don’t want to have any. So, take my advice and just DO it! Yes, you read that right. Take that family vacation that you’ve been putting off because...
View ArticleWhat Brings You Joy?
Have you ever really thought about it? What brings you joy? I’m talking joy deep down within your heart and soul. The smiling all day long type of joy. The skipping down the sidewalk with a cheesy...
View ArticleFinding Joy Around The Holidays
Yesterday on Twitter, I was invited to participate in a link up. (Thank you Hope N. Griffin!) I was extremely excited and flattered that I received this personal invitation. The topic everyone was...
View ArticleWhen Things Don’t Go As Planned
We loaded up the horse trailer and headed out this afternoon for a much anticipated trail ride with old and new friends. As we pulled out of our driveway, we were looking forward to a great day...
View ArticleHorse Community Uniting
Recently, you may have encountered more horse pictures on your Facebook timeline than you normally see. That is due to the horse community uniting after several tragic losses. Seventeen year old...
View ArticleYou Matter
I’m sure you’ve all seen the picture on Facebook that asks what you would say to your younger self in only two words. My response has been: “You matter!” and “You’re enough!” I chose those words...
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Heart’s Desire
This little prayer sits in my kitchen window propped up against a stained glass lighthouse. Immediately to the right of the lighthouse are a few small plants that fit perfectly in that space. I...
View ArticleLift
Dirty Dancing has to be one of the best movies ever made. I’m not just saying that because of Patrick Swayze’s good looks and the way he could move. He was an outstanding actor, and he could also...
View ArticleDepression
Yesterday on Facebook, I shared an article regarding depression. I shared this in hopes to bring awareness. There are a lot of people believing you can “choose” to be happy. I was one of them for a...
View ArticleThe Choice Is Yours
If you had a choice to be grouchy, irritated, or annoying with nagging on someone vs. being sweet, upbeat, and a joy to be around, which would you choose? Let’s be honest here. No one enjoys someone...
View ArticleBurden
“I feel like I am the cause of all of this, and I don’t like it. I don’t want to be a burden to you.” Someone spoke those very words to me just yesterday. I stopped for a moment because there have...
View ArticleBad Day
Yesterday was a really bad day for me. I went to the bathroom and just cried while I was at work. After reapplying my makeup, I went back to my desk to try to act normal for the remainder of the day....
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