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Balancing My Life
Here it goes! I almost feel like I’m starting fresh with this blogging journey. That’s a strange feeling. The last time I published a blog here was in 2023. My first post was posted on March 25th, 2019, titled: “Why Would Anyone Care What I Have to Say?” That post originated from an insecure place…
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Every Story has an End
Watching movies, reading books, telling stories all have that one thing in common – THE END. Something else that comes to an end – events in people’s lives. Every day you wake your life holds something that is unfolding. These somethings are the stories of our lives. Some stories bring us joy and happiness leaving…
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Finding the Courage
In 2020 my youngest graduated high school. This brought an end to a phase in my life and suddenly I felt somewhat lost. I’d been a SAHM since 1998 and homeschooling since 2002 and now I wasn’t sure what to do.After some time in prayer and considering all my options, I decided to pursue coaching.…
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One Little Step
During my mental struggles there were times I never thought I would feel normal, but that was a lie I kept repeating to myself. It did get better. Recovery did happen. I still have bad moments, but one thing I’ve learned is that it will pass and that bad moment is not permanent. Take some…
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Short Story – Hope in the Future
I recently participated in a Flash Fiction Writing Challenge based on a photo prompt. Any genre, 500 words or less. I was inspired to write a short story based on the backstory for my young adult fantasy novel. My novel Roots Run Deep is set in modern day but this backstory leads back into the…
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Your Greatest Test
The only way to pass the greatest test is to look to the greatest teacher. Jesus taught exactly how to handle someone who mishandles you. “Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your…
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Confidence
Who else worries about what others think? ✋ I’ve learned not everyone is gonna like me and that’s okay. But what’s not okay is letting what others think about me make me uncomfortable about myself. I’m not everybody’s cup of tea and that’s okay. ❤️😊
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Stay Strong
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. I’ve been making posts on Instagram and Twitter to promote for mental health for the past couple of weeks. I figured this is as a good a time as any to share more about my struggles with mental illness. I know that I’ve touched on some of issues in…
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When It Hits Your Hometown
I’ve been hesitant all day to post this article. It has taken me a week to get the courage to sit down at my computer and write about this event. I pray that my words do no harm, but instead offer healing and comfort to any others that are hurting. Thank you and God Bless.…
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