It's the first day of school, Lord. It's a big day for all of us. Students full of questions and doubts and excitement. Teachers full of ideas and plans and dreams. Mommas full of all the emotions. Protect our babies, Lord. Whether it's the first day of kindergarten or middle school, or college, those students are our children. And we want today to be full of good things. Let them make friends and reach out to those who are lonely. Give them attentive minds and caring hearts. Use our babies, ... [Read More]
4 Great Books for Girl Moms
We leave for cheer camp today ... the girl is equal parts excited, exhausted, and edgy. I can't wait for lemonade at Toomer's this evening! {Did I mention the two moms I'm sharing a hotel room with this week are both Alabama fans ... and we'll be in Auburn?? And tomorrow I get to see Aubie?? If you've never seen the campus of Auburn University, it is gorgeous! And the "loveliest village on the plains" is also a beautiful place to be.} Anyway, this post isn't really about my affection for ... [Read More]
My Child Acts Like a Child …. Who Knew??
Sometimes the Lord has to smack me upside the head in order for me to understand. Anyone else? This month on Mothers of Daughters, Stacey asked us to share from Proverbs. I was excited because Proverbs is one of my favorite books. As I began reading and praying about what to write, the Lord brought me to this verse: Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him {her}. Proverbs 22:15 ESV As I read it several times, I realized how often I forget ... [Read More]
14 Things I Want My 14-Year-Old Daughter to Know {Part 2}
I suppose I've been in a bit of a reflective mood lately. Something about having a child old enough to start high school in August has made me that way. :) As I've considered what kind of person I pray my girl will become, what kind of person she already is, I realized there are still lessons I want to teach her. I was reminded my work as a mom is no where near done! So I started making a list of what I wanted her to know, 14 things I want my 14-year-old daughter to know. I shared the ... [Read More]
14 Things I Want My 14-Year-Old Daughter to Know {Part 1}
Just over two weeks ago my daughter turned fourteen. I just can't believe it! I feel like the clock is ticking faster and faster. This month she'll be trying out for JV cheerleader. Soon we'll be planning her class schedule for high school ... and I know once that first day of high school comes on August 7 I'll barely blink and we'll be looking at class rings and then prom dresses and planning for college. Like many moms I spend a fair amount of time wondering how many ways I've failed and ... [Read More]
Mom of a Teenager? Come Hang with Us!
Once upon a time there was a mom who wondered if she was ruining her child. She second-guessed every decision she made. She struggled to find her own identity as a mom. The reasons for this confusion and insecurity on her part were countless. She knew better. But somehow, the older her girl grew, the less confident she felt in parenting. She prayed about it, asking God to help her and to send her a friend {or even better a group of friends} who would both commiserate on the bad days ... [Read More]
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