Reflections of a Work-in-Progress Mom
I wrote this after I accepted the invitation to join ALIVE as a board member. I have learned so much in this past year about the work, about our community, and about myself. I hope to share these lessons with you soon, but for now, here’s the backstory of how it started. As a daughter Read More …
While I may have differing tastes in books than Sarah Clarkson, her book Book Girl has gotten me thinking about book lists and reading more books beyond what I usually tend to reach for. I don’t always remember to post all the books I read but like I have mentioned in previous bookish posts, I Read More …
If you’re looking for a guide with practical steps for creating a community that will look out for you and the members of the whole community, Pat has done that in Superfans. He takes analogies as well as real stories from his own life, the life of his friends, and the life of people on Read More …
This is a repost of last year’s post with updated links and details. Other titles for this post: Me and Binder Paper OR Ways to Make an Impact OR You Are a Hope Dealer My Favorite Christmas Gift You may have already heard/read the story about my favorite Christmas gift. If you haven’t, here it Read More …
Are you ready in an emergency? I asked this question on social media one time and a number of people replied with things in jest or things pertaining to whatever is the biggest possible natural disaster in their area. While sometimes it’s fun to poke fun at the “over-preparers” which we would probably become besties Read More …
If there’s anything I need to continually work on, it’s the topic of this month’s book. After 15+ years of marriage (and a total of 22 years together), we continue to learn and grow as individuals, so naturally, we continue to learn and grow as a couple. And that’s not always easy. Something beautiful happens Read More …
This book has given me lots to think about. It has a great mix of research, data, personal stories, interviews, and some strategies/advice for growing with our kiddos through the teen, college, and young adult years. There may be a few take or toss things but even if you don’t consider yourself religious, there are Read More …
From my general observation, most of us moms feel like we’re not doing enough even when we’re doing too much. Instead of finding any balance or rhythm to our days, we’re just stretched too thin. Jessica Turner also authored The Fringe Hours which is about making time for the things that matter to us, writes Read More …
I don’t want to overthink this post so I’m just going to publish it. :p I’ll let you know after I finish the book if I should overthink what I posted…or not posted. We’ve all been there – struck in a cycle of what-ifs, plagued by indecision, paralyzed by the fear of getting it wrong. Read More …
While I love a good team/organization vision and seeing the big picture of things, I’m usually not the one to first come up with the vision. I can get with the details and the day-to-day tasks to make the vision happen. I don’t have an organization to grow but I love to hide and help Read More …