Grace, Love & Kindness + Life.

I feel a fast coming on. I feel God pressing on my heart, and it's getting heavier and heavier. Almost to the feeling of pressure. Good pressure though. Have you ever had that feeling? I'm even trying to read, and I can't wrap into the book, and I know the book will be amazing. Yet all I can do is stare at this cursor. I feel that the world needs to hear our story. I feel that women need to know they aren't alone. That young pregnant teens need to know, it WILL be okay. I feel like people with addictions need to hear HOPE. I never took a course in speaking, I didn't even go to college. But I know I have something to say, and I know it's impacting. How do I do it? Do you know that just 2 years ago, there is NO WAY I'd see myself standing in front of 3 people, let alone 100? Or 10,000? How do I justify knowing I feel a calling to do it? Is it because I'm a "Wow" person as  Jon Acuff  would say in his 'Start- Punch Fea

Excuses..... Excuses.... EXCUSES . The only thing GOOD about having an excuse for me right now is for Lent, I gave UP excuses. I've had many a moments of prayer these past few days... and I've loved my time with Jesus for it. I'm motivated after about 12:30pm for the most part. I am the worlds BEST motivator so I believe but when it comes to me, I can be a complete excuse person. So I'm not perfect. Who knew....  The hardest season for me, because just like the weather, we as people, have seasons too. Winter. It isn't my strong suit. Who's with me? I wrote another blog on this subject about winter weather too... check it out here ----> Successful..... Weather? Back to today though... We drove in from Joplin. I slept awful in our hotel because every little noise Max heard he'd growl and/or a mini bark.. plus, just not being in your own bed doesn't help. I think I need a sleep number. .We drove home in the snow, and arrived home with a free

Today is freezing. As matter of fact this morning's 'real feel' was 7 degrees. Single digits in weather are NOT my favorite. Amirite?! Well, I'm sure there are some folks who love cold weather, so I guess I shouldn't say that... I however, prefer warm weather, like tropical with sand and an ocean. ..... ahhhh (You went there too huh?) Back to reality, it's now a high of 20 something, with still a 'real feel' of 11. What the 'real feel' means, is that it's really 11 out. The wind chill in this great state is nothing to mess with, it's fierce. What am I getting at, you are wondering at this point right? I have a point promise Our motivation level, is about the same as the temp outside. Raise your hand if you wanted to stay in warm PJ's and snuggle with your dog all morning. .. do it... Raise your hands and wave them all around Ok, no... just me? liars The last place I wanted to go, is to work out. The thing I WANTED to do mos

I really have so much to get done today... but I really need to journal- blog this After a VERY frustrating morning, I was looking up help on the good ol' "www." (World Wide Web) Why doesn't anyone call it that anymore?? Okay, so I was "Googling"- better? How to deal with teenagers. No lie. I really did. I don't have anyone to really call to ask ' Hey, how did you do this' , so I'm literally wingin' this. I came across a post that caught my attention, and made total sense. I am pretty certain it isn't going to help my situation per say... but it certainly made me nod my head in agreement on EVERY thing, and in general, made me relax a bit. So, I am calling it a win. Toddlers and Teens- More alike than anyone realizes. (for you parents with those beautiful babies, (Katie!) one day.... this will help, or at least make you smile)) Just be reassured you will get the 'toddler stage' again. You're Welcome . M

Label Me. We all live in a society where we are labeled. It doesn't matter that we preach 'Do no judge' who are you to say... Seriously. These days, no matter race, no matter your preference. We are labeled. I read this morning about the upcoming release of  '50 shades of Grey' and whether or not if you are a Christian you shouldn't be seeing that movie. Well that was an interesting take. I AM a Christian. And I proclaim it proudly! I did read the books. I am undecided if I'll see the movie to be completely honest with you. Why? Why is ok to read the books, and not the movie? I never said it was ok to read the books. However, you can watch the Bachelorette/Bachelor on television who's kissing EACH person they may or may not propose to that they've known for all of 5 minutes.. that's ok? Tell me how that's different, please. #Itsthesame Or Housewives, or Modern Family for that matter. I enjoy a good show too. It's called 'Ent