Did you know that September is “Self Improvement Month”? What if you made a plan to finally learn that thing you’ve always wanted to do, or take the time to finally finish that book? Whether it requires mental or physical muscle, time or talent, emotion or solitude--learning something new is good for the soul.
When my mother in law told me she bought a book about politics I just HAD to read, I was apprehensive. Diving into politics really isn’t what I enjoy doing in my free time, but I read the book since it was a gift from her. I ended up devouring this book and highlighting it all over the place. There are many books I love to recommend to friends, and I Think You’re Wrong (But I’m Listening) by Sarah Stewart Holland and Beth Silvers is now one of the highest on my recommendation list.
Me: Umm… your shoes are on the wrong feet.
Son: I know! It makes Petey laugh!
Me: Isn’t it uncomfortable?
Son: Nope!
Me: Well, go ahead and get in the car I guess.
Petey, in case you are wondering, is his favorite stuffed animal. I am fairly certain Petey cannot laugh, but I guess stranger things have happened.
As a thirty-seven year old mom of young sons, I suddenly became a widow. Ahead of me was the biggest learning curve I had ever faced. Godly widowed women taught me how to trust God and eventually be content in Him. I discovered my place of service to other widows and here is some wisdom from their journeys:
In honor of National Parent’s Day on July 26th (can someone tell our kids this is a thing?), here’s a look back on life with littles. Don’t get me wrong, there are many fun things about having teens in the house - especially during the quarantine when we played games, worked puzzles and watched movies - and they can fix their own meals. But looking back, I feel nostalgia and love for that young mom in the trenches, falling into bed each night, having expended every ounce of physical and mental energy she had.
