It's officially fall, right? Man, it seriously doesn't feel like it here in Texas. It feels like we're still smack dab in the middle of summer! It's still in the 90's here with lots of heat and humidity. Boo. I'm SO ready for some fall weather! Sweater weather! Bring me some cooler temps, please!
Football season is in high gear. The hockey season is about to start, as well as, baseball playoffs. So, where's the fall weather? Yes, there's a pretty big snow storm up in the Rockies right now, but that's about it. We also need some rain down here! Rain and cooler weather, that's all I'm asking!
A friend of mine who is living in New Zealand posted a picture this week of her backyard that was lightly covered in snow. Ahh, snow! Beautiful! SO jealous!
So, wherever you live around the world, I hope it feels like the season you're in. I'm ready for the weather here in Texas to catch up to the fall season, pronto!
May blessings find you each day of this new week and new month! Cheers!!
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Sunday, September 22, 2019
Walking in Faith...
What faith requires of us....
“Do all the good you can.
By all the means you can,
In all the ways you can,
In all the places you can,
At all the times you can,
To all the people you can,
As long as ever you can.”
(John Wesley)
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Sharing My Story...
This past Thursday I had the privilege of speaking to a group of adoptive and foster moms. I shared my adoption journey with them, made them laugh a few times (which is always a good sign when you're standing in front of a group of people speaking), and sold a few books. My mom also came with me and chimed in a few times as I knew she would. I'm glad she was able to come because other moms always enjoy talking with her and asking her questions, as well. She's always got a story to tell that's for sure!
But more importantly, my mom and I got to hear their stories! Hearing about their joys and triumphs with their adopted kids, as well as, the struggles and bumpy roads. I've said it once and I'll say it again, every adoption story is different. Every environment and situation an adoptive child comes into is different and every child is different, so there's no one cookie cutter answer to how to handle adoption. It can be messy and heartbreaking and amazing and incredibly rewarding all at the same time! But, that's life in general for any of us!
Even before we heard some of the individual stories from some of the moms there, my mom told them all that they were truly special people. It takes someone with a huge, generous, open and loving heart to adopt or foster a child. Many kids come with a lot of baggage, such as an abusive family, drugs, alcohol, etc. So, it takes a couple with not only love to give a child, but patience, understanding, and compassion. One foster mom there brought a 7 week old little boy that had been born premature. He was so cute and sweet and quiet the entire time. My mom and I had such gratitude, love and admiration for all the women there that night. We left uplifted by their adoption journeys and that's how it should be!
So, as another week approaches, may you find inspiration from someone you meet this week! Wishing you blessings of patience and compassion in the week ahead!
But more importantly, my mom and I got to hear their stories! Hearing about their joys and triumphs with their adopted kids, as well as, the struggles and bumpy roads. I've said it once and I'll say it again, every adoption story is different. Every environment and situation an adoptive child comes into is different and every child is different, so there's no one cookie cutter answer to how to handle adoption. It can be messy and heartbreaking and amazing and incredibly rewarding all at the same time! But, that's life in general for any of us!
Even before we heard some of the individual stories from some of the moms there, my mom told them all that they were truly special people. It takes someone with a huge, generous, open and loving heart to adopt or foster a child. Many kids come with a lot of baggage, such as an abusive family, drugs, alcohol, etc. So, it takes a couple with not only love to give a child, but patience, understanding, and compassion. One foster mom there brought a 7 week old little boy that had been born premature. He was so cute and sweet and quiet the entire time. My mom and I had such gratitude, love and admiration for all the women there that night. We left uplifted by their adoption journeys and that's how it should be!
So, as another week approaches, may you find inspiration from someone you meet this week! Wishing you blessings of patience and compassion in the week ahead!
Sunday, September 8, 2019
It's Kick-off Time!
The 100th year of the NFL season officially kicked off on Thursday, but today is football Sunday! Football is back, ya'll! It's that time of the year again for tailgating, big plays, bad calls and must wins! Enjoy the start of the football season and if you're not a fan of football, then enjoy the fall season! Now, I've got to get back to the football....
May blessings fuel your week ahead to serve others, be a blessing to a stranger and/or stand up for a cause!
May blessings fuel your week ahead to serve others, be a blessing to a stranger and/or stand up for a cause!
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Happy Labor Day weekend, ya'll! I hope you are enjoying some downtime with your friends and family this weekend before the rush of fall activities and holidays besiege us all. It's the start of football season, too, with college kicking off in full force yesterday. And, the NFL will start back up this coming Thursday, but really on Sunday. It's fall ya'll!!
Enjoy! May your cup runneth over with blessings this first full week of September!
Enjoy! May your cup runneth over with blessings this first full week of September!
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