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Guarding a Child's Heart

Hey guys! I wrote this article back in January, then felt like it needed to wait a while. I asked my friend Tyler to read through it and offer his thoughts. He's dealing with similar things right now and I really appreciate his advice and wisdom. So occasionally you'll see a note from Tyler. I hope this is enlightening and thought provoking! Every night before we go to bed, the kids and I have our special routine.  First, t hey take turns getting tucked in. Madi like s  to pray, then sing. Adam likes to sing, then pray. Madi is old enough to pray herself. We have a few things we always pray about, then depending on what the day brought us, we will add in other things. I feel it's important for the kids to develop their own thoughts and opinions about people. So we don't talk negatively about people. If you remember, that's one of my own personal standards and it's one I strive to teach my ki ds to develop as well.  “So encourage each other and bu...

"You Don't Belong"

I'm having a hard time starting this article. After reading through my past couple posts, I want to share something different with you. I want to share something like the first few posts. Something encouraging and uplifting. The truth is though, that I still wrestle and always will wrestle with these dang human emotions and feelings. I want to be genuine and authentic. So you are going to get it all. Not only the high points, but the low points. God is good. He is SO good. I love Him so much. I still have all my photo albums on Facebook that contain pictures and memories of my ex husband. Our mutual friends, our families, our beautiful children. There were a lot of sweet moments and memories. Even before we were together, there are a lot of great memories with my family and my friends from college. I have great memories of my childhood, too. Playing with the Riggs' boys and my friend Danielle. Those were great times. Lately I've been feeling very out of place. Feeling...