3 Steps for Finding Quiet Time When Life is Loud Ok, when they hand you that sweet little baby for the first time in the hospital, I think there should be a pamphlet entitled “Things to Know.” Here are a few I would put in it: All of the overwhelming emotions are normal. Don’t worry if he/she doesn’t poop in two or three days. A week is when you should be worried. Sleep when the baby sleeps. Yes, do it. No,…
I realized I couldn’t be friends with her the way I wanted, the way I was friends with others…..and I wondered immediately what was wrong with me. I wanted to develop a relationship and connection, but it didn’t happen. I know connection takes time….but I wanted to rush the process. With similar hobbies, interests, life-goals, and temperaments I figured the friendship would grow faster and more naturally. It didn’t. In fact, I realized I probably would never be friends with…
I’m going to share something little bit different today.One of my steps is to find some good music and invest in earbuds. I spend some afternoons writing, reading, and praying. To help eliminate the distractions, I put in some good music and listen while I study. I make sure I’m in a central location, and I do it during nap time (which is quiet time for the older kids). The kids still come and ask me stuff when I have my…
Psalms to Help You Fall Asleep Click here to download the FREE printable PDF! A few months ago I was laying in bed. It was late. Past midnight. I was wide awake, thinking about my life. I mean ALL OF THE THINGS in my life were swirling around in my brain. I tossed. I turned. I ate a Tums. The next thing I knew it was 2 am. I went downstairs to eat a cookie and drink some milk. It didn’t…