How much do we love Chatbooks? I am always finding them all over the house. My kids are always looking at them. When we get a new one, it is like I gave them a present. Chatbooks is simple, affordable and I couldn’t imagine using anyone else. I have made several custom books. Both of these…
How true is this! We all have people in our lives who are either adding to us, or subtracting. Be nice to them both equally, but don’t stick to the ones who subtract. In life: 1/3 of the people will love you no mater what you do. 1/3 can be persuaded either way. And 1/3…
It has been a while since I have done a video. My greatest weakness is last minute madness. I continue to improve, but days like today remind me that I am still a beautiful work in progress.
A leader is someone who knows the way, goes the way, and SHOWS THE WAY. ~ John C. Maxwell ~ Anyone can be a boss, make demands and belittle. Anyone can point and tell, and even point blame when things go wrong. That’s the easy thing to do. But a leader will set the example.…
There is a difference between a child who is in trouble – And – A child who is troubled Both have ways of showing themselves in negative behavior. One will be easily corrected with consistent time outs and consequences. The other will not usually benefit from timeouts and consequences, but rather wins and confidence boosting.…
“You cannot be what you believe you aren’t.” ~ John C. Maxwell ~ What are you saying about yourself? How do you see yourself? What do you say to yourself when troubled times come? Do you speak life into yourself, or do you speak negativity? We can only become who we have programmed ourselves to…
Confession: I am not afraid to admit that I have “started from now to create new endings” more than once. I’m a go-getter, a problem solver, a seeker of opportunity. I am always looking for ways to lead, and I enjoy being up in front of others teaching, leading and mentoring. Just like you, I…
This requires being Selfless. If you separate yourself from your busy schedules, the laundry, cleaning, your kids, the appointment you are trying to make and how you also relate to others and just completely surrender to what they are saying to fully listen, then you are listening and not just hearing. Hearing is waiting for…
I did it! For the 1st time ever. I read the entire bible, cover to cover in the same year. I have always read it here and there. But never the whole bible. I could feel God calling me to accomplish this goal. In years past I would start in Genesis and then never get…
It has been a while since my last adoption update. So here is the update. *Warning* this is a slightly negative post. 🔹We are 16 months POST termination of parental rights. 🔹almost everyone I know has adopted their kids already. Several were adopted around 6 months after TPR, some took a little longer. 6-8 months…