Tales Of A Blogging Mommy

When bad things happen, let it motivate you to new possibilities and personal growth. Don't let it destroy you. No amount of drama or negativity is worth the destruction of anyone's beautiful soul. Rise above and show the world that nothing will bring you down. Give them something to talk about and let your light shine.  You're worth all the happiness in the world, so go out and find it. No one is responsible for your happiness...that power is all yours. Raise some hell and live it up. This is your one life. Make something of it! Live it with dignity. Have fun while also respecting your values, morals, and boundaries.  Above all, enjoy being you, because there is no one better for you to be. You're sexy, beautiful, worthwhile, and full of potential....Don't let anyone tell you differently. Be the queen (or king) you know you are inside. be the goddess to bring them to their knees. Just be you...wonderful, beautiful you. Let your potential, beauty, and strength s...

Part of being human is to be imperfect, but part of being a Christian is to be mature in the ways that God desires us to, so that we may be prepared to fulfill the purpose He has for us. That is a lesson I have been teaching my son (whom I home-school) as of late. However, this morning I faced a situation that tested my own maturity. And, uh oh... Can I be real with you all for a moment? I reacted to a situation I did almost everything I could to avoid in the first place, only to have it backfire due to things I could not control. Yup, I acted like an immature butt-head, as I'm sure my husband would tell you if he were the loving, loyal, gentleman that he is. Embarrassment over what others may think of me as a result of a situation I could not control got the better of me. In other words, I reacted imperfectly. I can truly say that I did not pass this test with flying colors, but I can also say that I have progressed from how I may have reacted in the past. I stopped myself a...