Being Authentic, Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Thanks For The Flowers Now!

I was always told my great grandmother Addie Sue was a true character in personality. One of her most famous quotes that has been passed down throughout the family as being told by my mother was," Give me my flowers now while I can smell them, and not when I 'm gone." I never met… Continue reading Thanks For The Flowers Now!

Journeys In Motherhood

Let Them Eat Cake!

I was like most parents during the early weeks of the pandemic in creating activities to keep my four children busy. I had a little more down time to reflect about life and family. It hit me how rushed we all had been balancing as I balanced life as a full-time teacher, school for them,… Continue reading Let Them Eat Cake!

Spiritual Growth and Understanding

Celebrate Your Growth: Recognize Triggers From Your Past

My son did the biggest 180 from being a mischievousness busybody that kept me on my toes from mishaps at school to being a solid honor roll student,evening out his temperament, and he's always talking about the future in attending college. He discuses often with me in sharing his growth saying, " Mama, I was… Continue reading Celebrate Your Growth: Recognize Triggers From Your Past

Spiritual Growth and Understanding

How Can You Get Mad At Your Own Mess?

My daughters and I headed out the door to jump in the car to leave for the gym. One of my seven year old twins said " Eww, the car is a mess! " as she opened to door to get in the backseat to strap in her car seat. I took a peep to… Continue reading How Can You Get Mad At Your Own Mess?

Spiritual Growth and Understanding

The Lord Is Certain

I'm blessed to be a mom to a preteen daughter and a teenage son, navigating the ups and downs of their hormonal changes and mood swings. As a mom, I've learned to not take preteen and teenage temperament personally with adapting to their ever-changing needs. Motherhood is a beautiful journey, yet it can also be… Continue reading The Lord Is Certain