Category: Inspiration and Joy

  • Long overdue de-clutter for my 7 year-old

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    Not too long ago I hosted a party with a bunch of sweet three-year-old princesses and their siblings. I think they all had a fantastic time… but they also used some of their magic powers to destroy my seven-year-old’s bedroom. He was not so impressed. And I couldn’t really blame him. So, at bedtime, we…

  • A sticky fishy transformation

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    This past weekend I stuck a bunch of really big fish decals on my son’s walls in hopes of making it look a bit more aquatic and fun. I am pretty excited as to how it turned out. Fortunately, he is, too. I ordered the decals (stickers? home accents?) through an Uppercase Living party. I…

  • Me? A prayer warrior?

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    A friend of mine just called to ask me to pray for her and some of her family members. That was the whole purpose for her call. I am so honored to be one that she called. No one has ever called me just for that purpose. I am a regular gal who just happens…

  • Wow! The Children’s Museum of Houston is getting even better!

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    The Children’s Museum of Houston is about to premiere a brand new expansion that doubles the size of the museum and it is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!!!! (Yes, I realize capitalizing on the web is the equivalent of shouting and should be reserved for the most appropriate moments. Well, this IS one!!!) And, by the way… Do I…

  • Can you help me with the 2009 MS 150?

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    I’m not sure of the netiquette of all this. I hope this post will not offend anyone in any way.  If you are willing to support me in any way, I would tremendously appreciate it. This is the letter I sent to many of my real-life friends. Please, read on… Oh my goodness I can…

  • Day 2 of Lenten prayer list: My husband

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    I just finished praying for my husband with my kids and I have to say the experience was really quite sweet. I called them over and we talked a little bit about Easter and getting ready for it through Lent. Then I explained we would be praying for our friends and family almost every day…

  • Lenten season prayer list

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    With yesterday being the first day of Lent, I intended to write and post this before then, but, well, it didn’t happen. So, here it is, on this second day of Lent, my plan for observing this season: Rather than give something up for Lent, I’ve decided to give more of myself and time to…

  • It’s good to be prayed for

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    Sorry to end that sentence with a preposition, by the way. I am one super-tired, but satisfied, cycling mama this evening. Today I rode in the Tri-County Hillhopper, an official training ride for the BP MS 150 ride from Houston to Austin in April. Both my husband and I passed on the opportunity to ride…

  • What do I need for school?

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    Many many mornings I have realized that I forgot to remind a child to put something in his backpack the night before so we spend the last few moments before heading out the door frantically searching for a library book or show and tell item. This past week at Bible study, it occurred to me…

  • SOAP: He is going to renew my strength

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    Scripture: Psalm 23:3 He renews my strength. He guides me along right paths, bringing honor to his name. Observation: God will give me the energy and strength I need and he will keep me going in the right direction so that I can/ will point to Him. Application: Just this morning I was in a…

  • High heel happiness

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    Not too long ago I wrote about the benefits of wearing high heels when I go out with my husband. What I didn’t write about was the agony of wearing them, too. Up until last Saturday I tried the gel-like inserts, smiled and hoped for the best. And often winced in pain by the end…

  • Creative training for body and soul

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    So I’m training supposed to be training for the BP MS 150, a two-day, 180-mile bicycle ride from Houston to Austin that takes place in April. Last year was my first attempt and it was an absolutely amazing experience. I trained like the dickens for it, in hopes of having a successful ride. And I…

  • How to help YOUR husband

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    I just came across a post at Biblical Womanhood that really spoke to me. It’s called Lovin’ That Man of Mine:  a helpmeet to your own husband. Crystal writes about serving her own husband and being his help meet, rather than trying to serve as she reads others are serving. So often I try to…

  • Purple Pancakes: One answer to the Hot Breakfast Challenge

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    Over at The Happy Housewife, Toni has issued a Hot Breakfast Challenge for February. One not to miss a challenge, I thought I could join in by sharing something we dined on for the first time this past weekend: Purple Pancakes. And you could make these, too. Really. Here’s the disclaimer before I get too…

  • Amazing concert, amazing family, amazing song

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    Last night my husband and I took our boys to an amazing concert by a family bluegrass band called Cherryholmes and we were blown away. The music was beautiful, energetic and you could tell this family really knows not only how to play music together, but how to have fun together. Their excitement for the…