Mother’s Day and Leukemia

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia hit the Mayer family full force on September 26th, 2012.  Daniel, the youngest of four boys and only four years old, is in the battle for his life. Submerged under the unrelenting vice of suffering, how does a mom walk this road with her family? Here are some answers from his sweet momma Kelly:  How did Leukemia impact your Mother’s Day? Leukemia really affected Mother’s Day this year but in a fairly roundabout way.  I guess “strain” is the best way to say it.  Leukemia puts a big “strain” on everything and everyone.  Relationships within our family …

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How a Wiggles Movie Changed My Life

“Please, Mom? Pleeeease?” My daughter pleaded as she climbed into her car seat. Since buying our first minivan, I’d come to appreciate all its amenities but one—the built-in DVD player. That thing was a source of constant battle. Every time we boarded the van, my children asked to watch a movie. And every time I replied, no. Because good parents don’t let their children watch television in the car. My Perfect Parent Handbook has lots of rules like that. Good parents don’t buy sugary cereal. Good parents don’t let their children wear pajamas to the playground. Good parents have a …

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You are the Masterpiece

Morning mamas. This Sunday is our last session of chatting about No More Perfect Moms by Jill Savage. Check out her video before we move on to the chatter:  http://youtu.be/RVnS3Um_o3w By now we’ve discovered unrealistic expectations sets us up for stress, feelings of frustration, failure and not being able to enjoy our children. What freedom we have in knowing that God is perfect and we are his masterpieces. Did you know each frustration and joyous moment you encounter, God is molding you into the image of Jesus? What would happen if we let our REAL selves be what other moms saw? …

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Heightened Awareness: Living Life in the Midst of the Unknown

© Angela Farley | Dreamstime Stock Photos RF-LL Most of my life is lived in a constant state of heightened awareness. At any given moment I am painfully aware that I could have to drop everything and be in the middle of a medical crisis. Truth be told, that is pretty much true for any of us, especially moms. Our kids are in a state of constant movement and yes, at any given time, they could get hurt. For me, it is the same, except that I have also experienced this medical crisis too many times. In 2005 my oldest …

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Did She Just Say That?

“Satisfy us with your faithful love every morning. Then we can sing with joy and be glad all of our days.” Psalm 90:14 (NIV) When my daughter made a statement one day that didn’t line up to God’s truth, I knew the day had come  where  outside influences were pressing on her heart and mind and she didn’t know what was true to combat what was false. Instead she was operating on what others were telling her. This generation (those born between 1982 and 2002) has been called the Mosaic generation. Taking bits and pieces from friends, media and their own …

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The Suffocating Wake of Porn

The day my husband’s struggle with porn came to light, a new, unwanted battle twisted to life inside me. The wicked pictures that once held my husband hostage now try to shove me under their suffocating wake. Each moment of the day painful reminders of my husband’s unfaithfulness surface through: Billboards along the roads flaunting airbrushed bodies causing my heart and stomach to sink. Living room- turned harsh environment- as I tensely wait for the next perfect body flashed at just the right angle (over and over) on our family TV making my skin crawl. Church services… I learned years …

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I’m not a homeschooling, lipstick wearing, organic mama (no more perfect moms)

You have to take a moment to stop and watch the video for this week’s devotional, its FABULOUS. I don’t think I’ve been more understood than when I watched the video and realized we as moms wear SO many hats.  Click on link here: http://youtu.be/2YllS4JwLi0 As a mom, understanding how YOU function, what your preferences are and what your expectations are helps you discover your best Mommy M.O. How often have you had a set of expectations about your day, only to fall flat on your face within the first hour of waking? I’ve been there. I’ve done that and I’ve …

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Who’s Got Your Back? (No More Perfect Moms)

Written by Heather Riggleman, Author of Mama Needs a Time Out Don’t forget to watch the video first! If you haven’t read the book, it will give you info about the chapter on friendships.  http://youtu.be/d2EpSpYEFmU Even in the world of Christians, friendship can sometimes be a daunting idea. Growing up, I never really stayed in any one town long enough to develop friendships and by the time I got high school, I was a combination of painfully shy and tough girl. In other words, according to Jill, I was and often still am a “Here I am” girl, meaning, “Here I …

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Fed Up with Flat Faith GIVEAWAY & Monday M.O.M. Link Up

Happy Monday, sweet moms! Steph here! I’m excited to announce the winner of yesterday’s giveaway of Suzie Eller’s book, The Unburdened Heart! The winner is….Tammy Bruce! Congratulations TAMMY! 🙂 Today we have another great GIVEAWAY! That’s right….it’s is not only the Monday M.O.M. Link Up but my dear friend, Kathy Howard has offered to give away a copy of her new book, Fed Up with Flat Faith. It’s a definite MUST READ for Christians who have struggled with having a flat faith and longing for a fervent faith…the kind of faith that moves mountains and stands against all odds. The kind …

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Don’t Lie to Me

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ,” (Galatians 6:2). I want to chat with the new moms out there. Seasoned moms, pull up a chair, because we’re all in this together. Are you comfy? Let’s talk. Motherhood isn’t easy. It’s not supposed to be. Caring for children is a physically grueling, emotionally draining, and spiritually challenging round-the-clock job. I don’t know who might’ve told you otherwise, or how many women withheld this bit of information when they gushed over your adorable baby shower gifts, but I’m here to set the record straight. …

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