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How can you spread sunshine where ever you are? Can you see the sunshine in your own life? Photo by Ross Parmly on Unsplash We flew home yesterday from Salt Lake to Chicago. I, honestly, was dreading the flight because I was doing it alone. I had three little girls, a double stroller and three large bags to carry through the airport. When we finally got our other huge luggage checked, we had to … [Read more...] about Learning to See and Be the Light

My Own Worst Enemy

Reflection I looked through a silver gilded mirror And saw a beast with scowls cruel and low I screamed and cried and shook with fear The creature spit and slapped its foe Shaking loose I ran for air Light grew dimmer and dimmer still until I sat amid the chaos. Out of darkness and from behind, the beast did lay me flat In vain, I cursed, and gnashed and wailed this fiend, now a hungry … [Read more...] about My Own Worst Enemy

Behold Your Little Ones

I don't want to forget this age and how cute she is when she cuddles with her blanket and me, and sucks her thumb. Behold Your Little Ones I have titled this post Behold Your Little Ones because I want to get back into the habit of closely observing and learning from my children. God has always known that it is children that are full of beauty, innocence and truth, I am am going to pay … [Read more...] about Behold Your Little Ones

Learning on the Job

Learning on the Job I went to a job interview on Monday. I was very excited about the type of work I would be doing (interior design), but after the interview I realized a few things. What I Learning on the Job 1) No grass is as green on the other side as we think. The manager explained an understaffed, overworked workplace, and weekends were required for everyone. 2) Being a stay-at-home mom is … [Read more...] about Learning on the Job

A Me Only Vacation: Advice for Moms

This last week was extremely difficult for me. Cody went to Las Vegas for the Construction Expo and spent some time with his family. It is always hard to hear about the fancy hotels he stays at, the expensive fine dining and this time it was really hard to know that he was getting to spend time with his family. I was so glad that he was able to, but it made me feel 10X more lonely and anxious. … [Read more...] about A Me Only Vacation: Advice for Moms