I wanted to share with you one of the easiest shifts you can make, to change your life from feeling Stressed to feeling Blessed. Read the two paragraphs... same events.. totally different feel. I am Blessed...Today I got to speak to a lovely group of women on JOY. Today I got to work at my church, www.northwoods.org and today I got to pick up my kids from school. Today I got to go to my … [Read more...] about From Stressed to Blessed
Rethinking the Lunch Box
This morning when I was packing my kids lunch boxes it got me thinking. Every morning I make sure to pack them nutritional lunches that will get them through the second half of their day. Lunches that will provide nourishment and energy. I am very careful to add a protein for strength, something sweet and something salty for balance, fruits and veggies for nutrition, something fun like fruities … [Read more...] about Rethinking the Lunch Box
In case of emergency- Break seal
Last night I spoke at a Moms Group. A dear friend of mine, who usually leads the group, is going through a very difficult time. Her husband is facing a serious illness and she needed to be with him, so I stepped in to lead the Moms Group. Her situation got me thinking about who I would call to handle different things when I was in crisis... and that is where my inspiration came from for the … [Read more...] about In case of emergency- Break seal
Skills for Living
Madi is taking a Skills For Living class this semester at her middle school. They will tackle, cooking, sewing, caring for a flour sack "baby" as well as other fun projects that will help equip her for "living". I am excited to see what she learns. I still remember taking my Home Ec class in middle school and sewing a pink pig pillow and burning chocolate chip cookies! ha.. I know that she … [Read more...] about Skills for Living
“Baby it’s cold outside!”
I moved to Texas in the summer of 1990. As many of you know, I am originally from the Chicago area and went on to spend four years in college at Marquette University in Wisconsin. Growing up, I was always cold! When I moved to Houston it was hot. Very hot. You know, TEXAS HOT! I didn’t mind at all. I hate to be cold! Hate it, Hate it, Hate it. As a matter of fact I am sitting … [Read more...] about “Baby it’s cold outside!”
Abundance – Master List
I was blessed to be able to lead a new small group experience at our church, www.northwoods.org, this past fall. The class was called Contagious Joy. The idea was that the more we look for joy the more it will appear in our lives. We spent a lot of time discussing gratitude. While cleaning out my desk this weekend I found some of my notes and wanted to share a bit. I recently read a story … [Read more...] about Abundance – Master List
New Years Resolutions? Nope, too cold!
January is here. How many of you are caught in the trap of thinking “what are my new year resolutions?” Only to find yourself disappointed or frustrated by the end of the month? I used to do that. However, now it’s just not an option. Do you realize it is in the 30’s here in Houston! I am so cold my toes are numb, the landscaping is frozen, the wind is howling, the trees are bare, everyone is … [Read more...] about New Years Resolutions? Nope, too cold!
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