Part 1: Understanding the Problem Recently I found myself so burnt out and overextended that even when I managed to take a break from all my go-go-going, I carried my anxiety with me and couldn’t really be present and enjoy the moment. I realized something needed to change. … Continue reading
There are days, weeks, months and years in our lives when we feel like life is just too much. There are situations that stretch us beyond what we feel like we can handle. We want to quit, or hide, or run away… anything but walking the path in front of us. Why … Continue reading
Yes, we were one of the many couples who got married on the ridiculously popular date of 07/07/07. I know, I know, but let me explain. You see my mom really enjoys numbers, such as her car turning to 80,000 miles or 1:24 on 1/2/04. So one day (about 10 … Continue reading
Prologue It’s a bit funny that I’ve just taken a two month long break from blogging, and the post up next on my list is supposed to honor my one year anniversary as a blogger (which was May 15th) by discussing how it all began and what it means to … Continue reading
I used to think that everything happened for a reason. I believe in God after all, so the world was not random to me. As time progressed though, there were many things that I couldn’t make sense of. How could I explain the bad things that happened? My husband lost … Continue reading
Does anyone else wonder this sometimes, or is it just me? The biggest challenge I face in trying to be a good mom and a good employee is that I have limited time to give. Not only have I negotiated what should be a 40+ hour a week job down … Continue reading
Preface: Writing this took me a while. I sat down to write one thing, but the words just didn’t seem to be coming out right. I felt like God had an important message, but I was missing it somehow. I asked Him to help me write it, and I learned … Continue reading
I have always been a big fan of keeping a To Do List. After all, I always have a lot to do, and writing it down gets it out of my head, which is usually good for my sanity and helps me remember what I need to do. I also … Continue reading
My husband and I attended a wedding earlier this month that was very special because of the love the couple shares that brings out the best in both of them and is centered around Christ. Witnessing their example of faith and love was a beautiful sight. The priest gave a … Continue reading
One of my former coworkers announced one day, “I’m not perfect people,” and that popped into my head today. Y’all, I’ve been having one of those times. You know the times when you feel overwhelmed. I mean, really– beyond that– where you’re spending all your energy on beating yourself up rather … Continue reading