- Polka dots and hot pink make me smile.
- There are few sounds that bring as much joy as a baby belly laughing.
- Marriage is hard work, but oh so worth it.
- There is a huge difference between a job, a career and a calling.
- When people say “enjoy these moments because they grow up so fast” they are not exaggerating one bit. Kids literally grow up in the blink of an eye.
- Having a near death experience will remove most fear from your life and replace it with a sense of urgency to live EVERY minute fully.
- Chocolate makes
everythingmost things better. - God is good ALL the time and ALL the time God is good.
- Having kids old enough to drive is scary yet very convenient.
- God’s plan frequently looks nothing like my plan, but is always the best plan.
- No matter how many children you have there is always enough love to go around.
- Speaking of parenthood, it is the most challenging, rewarding, frustrating, meaningful, exhausting miracle in the world.
- You are not defined by your past.
- Life is not fair, but God is.
- Friendships, like gardens, need tended, watered and weeded regularly.
- Nail polish is a cheap and easy way to feel pretty.
- You can make any house a home if the people you love are there with you.
- God’s heart is for restoration and when it is possible, love and time can heal wounds.
- Friends are your family of choice.
- Writing is a salve to the soul.
- A good yellow makes a perfect wall color.
- Being organized makes life easier.
- I wouldn’t remember anyone’s birthday if it wasn’t for Facebook.
- Teen moms are special people and working with them is a privilege.
- Parenting teenagers is like having your fingernails plucked off with tweezers.
- You can’t save the world and God doesn’t expect you to.
- It’s okay to take antidepressants.
- Pets are members of the family too.
- Being connected with a body of believers is crucial to spiritual health.
- Why not me?
- Every day, there are blessings and miracles happening around you. All you have to do is open the eyes of your heart and be thankful.
- Words hurt. Guard your tongue.
- Just as Jesus said, it is more blessed to give than to receive.
- Sometimes the best time is right now!
- Each stage of life brings it's own challenges and rewards.
Till tomorrow {and happy birthday to me!}
Melissa
Awesome read
ReplyDeleteThank you so much