Make a list of ALL the things I have been grateful for this year? That would be impossible. I am so blessed. My heart is so full. I have so much to be incredibly grateful for. I couldn’t possibly write them all down, and I couldn’t possibly expect anyone to read the whole list if I did!
I’m so very exhausted right now! And I certainly don’t feel like blogging. But I also know that spending a bit of time writing would help with my mood and my focus. So here’s what I’m going to do tonight. I’m simply going to write a list of ten things that I am thankful for … Continue reading 10 Things I am Thankful For Today
The truth is that I have been struggling with a lot of ingratitude lately. Obviously my life has changed significantly over the past few months, and I seem to be having a hard time adjusting to being pregnant. This has naturally created a challenging inward struggle… of course it is such a gift and a … Continue reading Nostalgia, Gratitude, and an Open Apology…
Happy Easter! I simply had to share this video because it is beyond cute and it makes me really happy! But I can also understand this little girl's confusion about how Jesus and the Easter Bunny fit together, when there seem to be two very different messages on what Easter is about coming at children … Continue reading Easter Gratitude
For most people, Sunday is a day of rest. It is a day to spend time with family and to regroup before heading back to work the next day. It is the final day of the weekend, and your last chance to enjoy a few moments of solitude before jumping into another busy week. Sundays … Continue reading Sunday in the Life of a KidMin Director
The Weekly Smile is a blogging event that promotes positivity and encourages writers to talk about the beauty they see in the world, rather than focusing on the negative. I thought this was such a lovely idea, and I knew from the moment I came across it that I wanted to participate. The idea is … Continue reading The Weekly Smile (Because Life is Beautiful)
I can admit that I definitely have the upper hand when it comes to appreciating Monday’s—and today maybe more so than ever. While most people are starting their week back at work, I am finally enjoying a much needed break after the insanity of Sunday! I work in a church and run a children’s program … Continue reading Thank God it’s Monday!
Last night anxiety hit hard. My heart started pounding, my thoughts started racing, and within minutes I felt like I was about to throw up. A stressful, fearful thought had been triggered, and all of a sudden I felt out of control. I lost focus on my previous activity and started obsessing over the trigger. … Continue reading Last Night I Lost It, But Today I am Thankful
Braver Than Before 