Grace, Love & Kindness + Life.

Writing a book is an adventure. I see moments that need to be written down all the time. (You should see my purse, and the different papers that have misc writings...) I'd love to say there is a magical place or time that I just sit down and have these amazing moments of writing and it all comes together. But that is just not how I operate. Ever. Matter fact even throughout my day that's not how I operate. Sometimes I wish I was more organized, and structured. But friends, I don't even think I'm wired that way. Really. I have to be honest with you, the first part of this week was a really rough start. I'm human, I deal with emotions and anxiety and in some forms, serious weakness. How can that be when we serve such an amazing God you ask? Unfortunately the thought of free will comes to mind. And IN the mind, our most dominate thoughts control our path. Fix it. Yes. It's  daily effort. For you as well, I know. But this morning as I was reading my dev

Half way through writing my first (maybe only... and maybe never published) book I realized a few things. I LOVE writing. It's a release for me, even if no one ever reads it. I've overcome a lot. I'm probably not near as funny as I think I am. ( But I'm not sure I care ) I'm scared. So, fear has struck half way through. Because... I have haters. Do you have haters? Yea, I have a past, and that past is still very present because I share two amazing boys with someone who isn't my husband anymore. I know the haters out there wait for me to fail. And really, that's ok. That's where I have to be with it. It's ok that they may think that ( maybe they don't... but probably they do ). If it wasn't that fear, it'd be something else. So pick the poison. Speaking of that very thing. Seems to be a lot of it lately going on. Trying to seep into my mind. Do you have these battles with yourself? Not wanting to finish and go through wit

Giving credit where credit is most certainly due, our awesome Pastor this morning Paul Cunningham preached on what I knew I couldn't miss which was, the first sermon of a series. 'The Blessed Life'. Before you stop reading this blog because it's "Biblical based" hear me out! ( this fact is true... ALL my blogs except the ones on faith or God himself have more reads than those that are.-sad .) This is based all on your heart. I will make references. So if you are not a Christian, you should still read this. Because it holds true. Everything we do starts from within. Isn't that fact? You have to make the choice to change- True. In your heart, you love someone- True. So how's your heart today? Is your heart full of hate? OR Is your heart full of love? Did you ever hear in all your years ( no age discrimination ) "Happiness comes from within" ? Stay with me here.... I was just talking to an old friend yesterday, and she wants

I love reading other peoples blogs. When I read on recipes, or ideas, workouts etc... I always hope recognition is given where it's due. Please keep that in mind. Speaking of exactly that! I sure wish I had the thought first... but I didn't. Cody Bobay did though! Please check out the following- This blog post is written by Cody, however was released on his wife Hayleys'  'Fit Beyond the Scale' blog site. 12 Tips Every Woman should..... Check it out, and follow it! I will say this. One of my best friends and I were talking over lunch Friday (as I read this blog aloud to her) and she kept saying "AMEN" and as funny as it is, the 12 tips, are totally TRUE. Jess does personal training and sees' a lot of this herself. One last thing, while workout attire can be trendy and cute, it's not a fashion show. Show up, Work out, and go home and shower. --Misty Rayne Jump start your health with an awesome 24 day challenge!! Here ---&g

Anniversaries are always important. Whether they are for weddings, funerals, recovery or whatever fits for your definition of anniversary. This day, April 9th, is MY anniversary for changing my LIFE. ( I'm posting this blog a few days early in honor of starting our 8th 24 Day Challenge ) This was me-prior to AdvoCare- Our 2nd wedding Anniversary. The color black hid a lot for me folks.... This was Feb. 27th 2012. Then this is the photo that if you've read my prior blog, you've seen.--- I'm usually smiling. But there wasn't a lot to smile about here. I was sick. ( Please see my blog about my story- Here ---->  Thank God, & AdvoCare ) So some of these photos, you will see if you leave this blog post and skip back to one of my first few entries. But my point of THIS one isn't to re-tell that story. Please read it, share it, and change YOUR life too. The point of this blog is to show you progress. 3 years this April 9th, I've been on A