Today marks a different start to the school year for our family. It's the first time at our house that I'm sending one child off to school instead of two. Because, today, my daughter begins her sophomore year of high school without her big brother by her side. Instead, her brother is starting his first day as a Freshman at college. It's a bittersweet day for all of us. I always have mixed emotions about the start of a new school ... Read the Post...
Why A Couple’s Getaway Is Good for a Marriage
This summer, my husband and I did something we never before did in our 20 year marriage. We had a a couple's getaway - an overnight getaway for just the two of us. This getaway was something we talked about doing quite often but it never happened. I often ask myself, why did we wait so long for something that is so important to our marriage? Keeping Up with the Kiddos It wasn’t that we didn’t crave alone time. In fact, it was just the ... Read the Post...
Don’t Give Up!
Today's Monday Morning Inspiration is all about not giving up and staying the course. I needed this advice very much today. I felt a bit down today. During my quiet time with God, I was doubting myself and my abilities particularly with starting this blog. Is my goal of connecting with women of faith too broad? Will I have enough to share and encourage? Can I really do this, Lord? I feel you calling me here, but am I really capable? ... Read the Post...
Letting Go As My Son Goes off to College
This summer, I learned one of the hardest lessons in life so far - letting go as my first born goes off to college. In fact, we’re officially half way through his six-week summer college stint. But for me, it seems like an eternity. I’ve gotten used to my new ‘normal’ - waking up without him in the morning, the empty spot at the dinner table each night, and adapting to being a family of three instead of four as we go about our ... Read the Post...