On Marriage, Parenting, & Life as It Happens
March 17, 2019 Today is a good morning. I woke up early (not intended, but thankful to the Lord) with the house still quiet. (Yep, the kids are still all asleep -- ALL of them.) A day like this is so rare. So, I got up, did my morning routine, got my planner, my Bible… Continue reading Day 92: False Security, Stupidity, or A Gift?
January 12, 2019 I cried a lot today. Before you go judging me for being a cry baby, know that many people say I have a strong personality. I think one of the reasons they have this notion about me is because they don't see me cry. And when I do, they don't see me… Continue reading Day 28: Dangerous Prayer
January 3, 2019 In my previous posts, I mentioned that the Lord has been knocking on the door of my heart about writing that long overdue Forgiveness Letter. Yesterday, I shared how my husband responded to the Lord's nudging and how blessed I am for his response. The Proposal Today, I sat in the living room,… Continue reading Day 19: Long Overdue
January 2, 2019 It's the second day of the year and I am thankful for the Lord's surprises! Life is short: Finish the unfinished business As mentioned in yesterday's post, I am once again reminded about the long overdue Forgiveness Letter I was about to write my abuser from two decades ago. How? Of all… Continue reading Day 18: Family Reunion
January 1, 2019 Publish his glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things he does. - Psalms 96:3 NLT Happy New Year!!! It's a new year. It's a new day. It's a new life. Many people create their New Year's Resolution List as they anticipate a good and productive year ahead. While… Continue reading Day 17: Happy New Year
I praise and thank the Lord today for the rest that He gives His children. Yesterday was a wonderful day spent with long lost families. But it was also tiring and exhausting especially with the commute, the long hours of waiting, talking, and catching up, and the children running around and constantly getting my attention.… Continue reading Day 14: A Compassionate Father
Vindicate me, O God, and defend my cause against an ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust man deliver me! - Psalm 43:1 ESV Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah!!!!! Being a Christian is IMPOSSIBLE apart from Jesus! Impossible!!! Something triggered me today. BIG TIME. I chatted with one of my daughters who is leaving soon for a holiday trip… Continue reading Day 4: Cold Hands, Cold Feet, Blazing Anger
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