Empty Mom - Finding Fullness

I had every intention of coming on here and writing every day. Let's be real, as a Mom to a 4 year old and an 8 month old... that probably won't happen. So for that I am sorry! I highly doubt anyone is holding their breath for my next blog anyway, but if you are then fair warning! I probably won't be posting every day, at least for now. Ok, I got that out in the open.  I like when someone says "picture this" and then they describe a scene or tell a story to me. Here is a funny visual for you. It's 9:54pm, and I am sitting here typing while eating a giant bowl of pasta that my husband made earlier. As a busy Mom, sometimes I honestly just forget to eat. Then later at night I think to myself "man I feel hungry, I should probably eat something before bed." Is a giant bowl of pasta a good thing to eat right before I sleep? Absolutely not. But, it's been a day so here we are. Let's chat! I want to start this post by saying that God is so good. In ...

Good morning, folks! I told myself I would write a new post first thing this morning. Mind you that was for Friday morning. Well guess what, it's Saturday morning - 1:11am - and I am posting this now. I'm sorry I didn't write yesterday! Anywho, let's dig in. I grabbed a Thesaurus and looked up a few synonyms for the phrase 'more than enough': excess overflow plethora surplus  We've all heard that phrase before, I'm sure.  Both secular and Christian views have kind of taken it a step further to say 'you are... more than enough.' The secular view is you are enough, on your own. That you don't really need any help, you are your own hero. Those statements are usually slipped into positive affirmations that someone would repeat to themselves in the mirror. While that is all fine and dandy to think/do, it's actually not enough. The truth is, we are not enough in our own strength. We do need help. Yes there are plenty of therapists out there and...

Well, did you think I had already given up on blogging? If you are following me and waiting for my next blog... fear no more! I am back! I am so sorry for the delay in writing. There has been a lot going on aside from my surgery/recovery. Overwhelmed is an understatement for me at this point but, God is good and I am back. I love Bible studies and small groups. They keep me in God's Word, and having fellowship with other people is good for my soul. To be honest, I am not the best at studying the Bible 'on my own.' My Bible reading plan is usually I read one chapter from the Old Testament, and one chapter in the New Testament. As far as deep-diving into the Scriptures and getting into theology, I do not do that on my own. I wouldn't even know where to begin! I know there are several resources out there to help guide but I still prefer meeting together and studying with friends. Trust me when I say there is just something uplifting and encouraging in studying God's Wo...