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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.
Where You At?
April 12, 2019
Recently, I Whoogled a friend about a travel decision we needed to make. After reflecting on our conversation, I was overwhelmed by her total acceptance of me. She patien...
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5 Family Travel Tips
April 05, 2019
There was a time, not too long ago, when I took it upon myself to be the sole travel coordinator for our family. From planning the trip, to booking the transportation, lo...
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Whoogle
March 29, 2019
Ten years ago my phone used to ring a lot with questions from new mothers, but in the past 5+ years, my phone hasn’t been ringing. People close to me are still having bab...
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Connection
March 22, 2019
The other day I was reminded that the number one reason for depression isn’t a chemical imbalance—it’s loneliness. Because of technology, I convince myself that I’m const...
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The Work isn't the Work
March 15, 2019
Sometimes I get caught up in thinking that the task at hand is the work. That writing the blog or parenting the children or finishing the chore is the work. But when I’m...
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Salute
March 08, 2019
After having it in the back of my mind for 20+ years, last March I got my nose pierced. I had the honor of being a keynote speaker at a convention and one of the messages...
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Love as a Second Language
March 01, 2019
Speaking kindly to my kids is really difficult for me. If I had my way, I would not only speak harshly, I’d also yell everything.
“Who left their cough drop wrappers all...
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Three Day Rule
February 22, 2019
One of my favorite pastimes used to be letting my husband know when he hurt my feelings. Of course, it never crossed my mind to take into consideration the extenuating ci...
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Teasey Pleasies
February 15, 2019
After last week’s blog Easy Pleasey, I got to thinking about the Teasey Pleasies in life. Those people who make me believe I truly can please them if I simply focus on ge...
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Easy Pleasey
February 08, 2019
One thing I have to keep in check is my pleasability meter. For a long time, without even realizing it, I was hard to please. I just had these made-up lists of expectatio...
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Spin Doctor
February 01, 2019
We have a saying in our family, “God’s Plan, not mine.” It was born years ago from an attempt to develop a practice of radical faith.
I was in my thirties before I under...
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Morning Prayer
January 25, 2019
God, help me to be patient and loving to myself, my husband, our children, our family, and our friends.
Please guide me away from influences that don’t fill my heart or...
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With Love
January 18, 2019
This Sunday, I was thinking about the healing power of love. How, when people are going through a tough time, sometimes all they need is to be loved. I’ve even noticed th...
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Where My Feet Are
January 11, 2019
When I’m interested in changing anything in my life, I get into this hyper-driven state of research. And now, with so many resources, I can article-blog-book-movie-social...
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Self-Compassion?
January 04, 2019
Those kids got back to the safety of school just in time. Mama was starting to struggle with kindness during those last 48 hours. Which provided, yet another, opportunity...
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