This weekend I was watching a favorite Christmas movie. It's a Wonderful Life. Every year I watch this I bawl my eyes out. The end is so darn touching... It got me thinking about our 15 week challenge - from Stressed to Blessed. I know we are all in full steam ahead busy holiday mode. This season is such a tricky one, because it should be filled with joy, and hope, and peace and love... yet … [Read more...] about Week 11 ~ It’s a Wonderful Life – List
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Week 10 ~ Time for a wrap up list
Every year I do this 15 Week Challenge ~ From Stressed to Blessed, I like to throw in a "Catch Up" week. This being our tenth week of making TO DO lists that leave us feeling FULL instead of empty, seems to be the perfect time to do this. So this week's challenge is an easy one. Wherever you have been placing your weekly lists, go ahead and add this Top Ten List. Just simply answer these … [Read more...] about Week 10 ~ Time for a wrap up list
Week 8 ~ I – Take – You – For – Granted – List
Ok, so you might look at the title of this weeks challenge and think... how will this week's list make me less stressed... Let me explain. This past week, my sweet husband was on a mission trip in Havana, Cuba! He was gone 7 days. While he was gone I was thinking about all of the little things I miss when he is away. Little things that get lost in the everyday in and outs of life. Little … [Read more...] about Week 8 ~ I – Take – You – For – Granted – List
“my name is boots”
This week I was blessed to speak at the first meeting of the year for the Women of the Well at Klein United Methodist Church. They asked me to speak on Joyful Living. I was excited to see such a large group of women when I arrived. Apparently, they had many more than they expected, and had to keep pulling in chairs! Joyful Living must be a popular topic... :) The group had grown into a … [Read more...] about “my name is boots”
Happy Father’s Day
When I first met Robert and fell in love, I KNEW with all my heart he was the perfect match for me! I KNEW he would be the most amazing, loving, wonderful husband. What I didn't know, and I guess no wife ever ever knows, is what kind of father he might be someday. Actually when we met, we had talked about not having kids, but maybe doing foster care. I didn't really think I could have babies … [Read more...] about Happy Father’s Day
My “one” word for Summer
No, it's not torture! No t's not Joy... it's.....BALANCE! So far this summer has been cray cray! (crazy!) If you read my last blog you saw a snipit of the schedule we've had for a week or two. Last night while at a Crafting Night event, I decided it was time to check back in with ME. I decided to make a dream board..vision board..goals board etc. I immediately found myself picking blue as my … [Read more...] about My “one” word for Summer
Summer Torture
This is not what you think. Or maybe, if you are a mom, it is. When my kids were little and I was a full time stay at home mom, I would so look forward to my kids being off ALL summer long. The week before they got out of school, my tradition was to completely declutter, organize and simplify our play room, game closet and craft centers. Then once summer was here, we had lots of choices to … [Read more...] about Summer Torture
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