I feel so overwhelmed with everything I need to do. I feel like I probably shouldn't take the time to post this, but honestly I need to share it. I read an article today from Rachel Macy Stafford's blog Hands Free Mama about self care and it touched me to the core. I get stuck in thinking I can do everything and that I don't need to take care of myself because I'm trying to become a better person, serve others and accomplish all that is expected of me and all I expect of myself. This crazy thinking and behavior doesn't help me. It causes me to crash, feel guilty, shame myself and continue on with the negativity tornado that would suck the life from me if I allow it to continue. In … [Read more...]
Jul 10, 2015
Tender Mercies Can Come As A Rainstorm
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I just came inside from weeding and now it's pouring rain. The funny thing is that there is still a large section of the sky that is blue. The thunder started before I decided to go in. Then the wind picked up so I finally gathered up my stuff and just got everything put away as it started to sprinkle. It'd really odd to have so much rainfall in July in Utah. It's usually so hot and dry everything seems parched. The weather seems to be more unpredictable than it ever used to be. I feel like this storm is like a God send because I'd already stayed out a bit too long weeding and by the time I got up my legs were a bit shaky. I was only out there about 2 hours but these days that's more … [Read more...]
Sep 2, 2013
Trust in the Lord…
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My faith is a major part of who I am. It strengthens me and has helped me through many trials. Nearly 17 years ago I was going through I very difficult divorce and questioning everything. At one point I was lying in bed praying and I heard in my mind the words to the scripture found in Proverbs chapter 3 verses 5 through 6: Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. The words received in my mind weren't exactly as they are written in the scripture, but they were very close and extremely meaningful to me. They impacted me so strongly that I got out of bed and wrote them down and stuck … [Read more...]