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As a self-proclaimed micromanaging - perfectionist - martyr, I constantly need to be reminded that control leaves me lonely, perfectionism paralyzes and caring for others over myself leads to resentment. Please join me as I try to navigate being a structure-luvin' gal, in a chaotic household.
Enough is Enough. If I Trust, The Universe Will Provide
May 29, 2020
Over the past eleven weeks, I’ve noticed my brain easily jumps to; We’re not going to have enough. It doesn’t matter if it's food, money, time or hand-sanitizer—the panic...
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How Old am I Now? Old Enough to Know This.
May 22, 2020
This weekend is not only my birthday, it’s also the blog's birthday...
Happy 3rd Birthday Confessions!
Over the past few months, as the three-year anniversary was appro...
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My Corona Diet: A Short Walk to Nowhere
May 15, 2020
“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you.
If you don’t bring forth what is within you, what you don’t bring forth will destroy you.”
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Sister Church - The Importance of Being Vulnerable With a Trusting Family
May 08, 2020
Several weeks ago G took the kids away for the entire day to protect them from a very burnt-out MamaDe. That morning I had a 4-way video call with some of my sister-in-lo...
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The Most Frustrated Baby on the Block - What Quarantining and Toddlers Have in Common
May 01, 2020
When my friends with toddlers talk to me about their miserable 3 year olds, I feel their pain. Three was right about the age when, in my head, I started calling my kids n...
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Observe and Adapt
April 24, 2020
My buddy Christine Woodside shared this with me in an email this week, “A scientist friend told me that Darwin, when talking about evolution, didn't actually say ‘surviva...
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Back Off
April 17, 2020
As we continue to navigate being together 24/7 during COVID-19, the storm clouds always seem to be brewing around here. And what I'm finding is that I can make any storm...
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Resurrection
April 10, 2020
There are several incredibly amusing jokes about not getting out of your PJ’s during social distancing. While I’m getting a kick out of them, I have to be careful. Throug...
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Making Family History
April 03, 2020
Our family, like many others, has spent a good deal of time inside the walls of history museums. Museums where we learn stories about war and loss and oppression and triu...
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Cloak or Cape?
March 27, 2020
At this point in my life, I know what I need to succeed, what I need to be joyful and what I need for peace. Then why the h-edgy-h am I still reluctant to insist on it?...
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The Answer to My Prayers
March 20, 2020
As mentioned in Social Distance Academy, my focus has been on our nuclear family this week. And because I’m a faith Spin Doctor, I’m very open to the lessons this togethe...
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Social Distance Academy
March 16, 2020
Before the Guilford school system officially called off classes “indefinitely”, my mind was already racing with how I was going to structure our weeks off from the Magic...
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Girls
March 13, 2020
This year, I once again had the privilege of photographing the GHS Girls Hockey Team. I'd like to let the girls know that witnessing their caring friendships, on and off...
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My Will or God’s Will?
March 06, 2020
Recently I was asked, How do you know if you're living God’s will or your own will?
In my experience, God’s will never requires force. Hard work? Possibly. Determination...
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Routine Maintenance
February 28, 2020
There are times when it just feels like the toilet paper roll is always half empty. When I begin to see the world this way, it’s a clear sign that I need to tune-up my ro...
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