Sometimes I catch myself in the middle of doing something, and wanting to take a picture. I tell myself it's to capture the moment. An image of a moment frozen forever in time so to speak. In all reality, I have to ask myself...is that why I'm taking this picture? Or, is it to post… Continue reading Do They Approve?
Category: Faith
I Am a Failure…or Am I?
I struggle with this desire to be perfect. I hold these expectations for myself that are far from obtainable. These expectations put on my shoulders by the worlds' standards oftentimes leave me feeling like a failure. A failure to look a certain way. A failure at being a certain type of mother. A failure at… Continue reading I Am a Failure…or Am I?
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Being a Brave Mom in the Midst of Crisis
Living in Hawaii has been such a blessing! The constant sunny days, the beautiful beaches, the turquoise water, the smells of plumeria and coconuts filling the air...what could be better, right? It might sound like a dream-and some days, it really is. However, even paradise has its downsides. Volcanos erupting, a ballistic missile warning, hurricanes, tropical storms,… Continue reading Being a Brave Mom in the Midst of Crisis
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How Great Thou Art
It doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song or even who sings it...for years, God has used this as the song to speak to my heart the most. It doesn't matter what mood I'm in-happy, angry, sad, depressed, excited... It has me sobbing every single time. It puts things into perspective for me.… Continue reading How Great Thou Art
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When Things Don’t Go Your Way
Today was one of those days that I knew going into it, was going to be a "make or break" kind of day!We had a lot riding on today: We were expecting to hear if my husband was chosento advance to Master Chief. We have been house hunting and put an offer in on a… Continue reading When Things Don’t Go Your Way
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Night to Shine: How I Grew Through Serving the Special Needs Community
Recently my church joined 537 other churches around the world to host Night to Shine. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience, centered on God’s love, for people with special needs ages 14 and older. On one night, February 9, 2018, 537 churches from around the world came together to host Night to… Continue reading Night to Shine: How I Grew Through Serving the Special Needs Community
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Monster Mom Attacks: Rekindling the Relationship with My Son During a Stressful Deployment
If you know me and follow my blog regularly, you know I am typically a very happy and positive person. My posts 9/10 times are about finding happiness and spreading that joy to others. Well, unfortunately, I have hit that place of deployment where I am starting to feel like I'm losing my zest. I'm… Continue reading Monster Mom Attacks: Rekindling the Relationship with My Son During a Stressful Deployment
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Following in the Footsteps of Billy Graham
I woke up this morning to the news that Billy Graham passed away. For some reason, I haven't been able to get it off of my mind ever since. No, I've never met him. No, I've never really followed him or studied him. And, yet, I can feel the loss. It's almost embarrassing to admit… Continue reading Following in the Footsteps of Billy Graham
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“Alexa, Fix Me!”
What if I were to ask God for help as much as I ask Alexa?
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Don’t Get Trapped in the Dark: Staying Up When You Start to Feel Down
It's tempting to just give up or feel discouraged when we are in the dark. But, it's important to remember God does His best work when we are in the dark.
Adventures of a Busy Mom 