I believe in you! You can do it!

Have you ever felt like you could use your very own, personal cheerleader? “You can do it if you try,  V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!” Sometimes it’s hard to make tough decisions. Underneath, we may even know what the “right” decision is, if given a...

My Feelings Lied

It’s not real; it was just a dream. I know that in my head, but my heart is still smarting from how real it feels. I had a rough night. I slept hard, but then I had some really weird dreams. In part of them, my sister, mom, and I were shopping in a quaint,...

Take A Load Off

I was ready to pull out my hair; I was so frustrated. Events of the day, busyness at work, and fighting between my two little ones had me at my wits’ end. I remember calling my husband at work in my distress. I was leaning against the refrigerator, when I smacked my...

Does This Make Me Look Fat?

I recently saw a Facebook post of a teen girl that read, “Ten Prettiest girls?” Very lovingly and big-sister-like, I commented on her wall, “Comparison is the thief of joy. Just sayin’.” And after my post, it hit me in my gut; I do that all the time. Does this make me...

Time Stands Still… Sometimes

Have you ever marked a milestone? Maybe you can say that it’s been six months since you started a project, and six months for that project is a very big deal. Or maybe a special birthday memory still makes you feel special after several years. Or a prom. Or graduation...