I realize it’s been awhile since I’ve written anything here on the blog. If there is anything I have learned over the last few years, it’s that my family comes first, and with all of the different projects I’ve had going the last few months, I’m sorry to say there hasn’t been much time left for blogging. But there’s always hoping! 
This past month I wrapped up working on the GOD Strong online study which is now going on over at Wives of Faith through the end of June, I’ve been working on plans to promote My So-Called Life as a Submissive Wife (which comes out Aug. 1 – eek!), and helping my son survive the end of sixth grade. Praise Jesus, it’s over! (And we have a little bit of a respite from homework, if only for about 8 weeks).
But perhaps the biggest thing I’ve been getting ready for (and honestly, probably not spending enough time on quite yet), is my husband’s third deployment. We’ve known for quite a while his battalion was deploying, but because he was on a medical hold for the shoulder surgery he had back in December, we weren’t quite sure whether he would be going with them. After finally getting off his medical hold in April and being cleared to go, we received official word a couple of weeks ago that he will leave sometime in the next several weeks.
I have met this deployment with a little bit more emotional resistance than with the others (translation – I’ve chosen to be in denial), which is normal when you’ve gone through more than one. You know what’s coming, you know the challenges that will be there, the nights that will feel lonely, the moments you just wish you could snap your fingers and have him be home. It’s hard to say goodbye to your best friend knowing you won’t have him back in your arms for ten months.
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May 30, 2013 in
Family
They were sitting on a moms panel at a recent women’s conference and going through the introductions. One woman gave her name and described who she was as a mom and what she did by saying “I have one child and I blog.” The woman sitting next to her responded with “Well, I have 4 kids – and I don’t have time to blog.”
Everyone laughed and moved on but could you hear what wasn’t being said out loud? Being the mom of one is like the minor leagues of parenting – you’re not quite ready for the pros yet, honey. I could feel the dig (probably because I too am a mama of one) and I wasn’t the one it was directed to.
Comparisons.
We fall into this trap so often it’s a wonder we ever come out. Military wives do this too. A sweet young wife less than six months into her marriage is struggling with her first deployment and missing her husband. A more seasoned wife tries to “encourage” her – “oh, just wait till you’ve had your sixth or seventh – then come tell me how tough it is.”
Helpful. Not.
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April 5, 2013 in
Family
So sorry ya’ll – I promised to draw the name of the winner last night after I got home from my weekend at The Cove, teaching workshops for a military marriage weekend – and that thought completely went out of my head when I walked into the house and saw this -
Best. Welcome. Home. Ever.
So after a great, refreshing few hours last night spent with my guys, making this wife and mama very happy (because a huge bonus was the kitchen was also entirely clean when I walked in and we had Chinese takeout so no cooking (double bonus!)) – I woke up at 4 a.m. this morning and remembered “EEK! I forgot to make one other mama very happy!”
Using Random.org, Comment #1 was selected (going by order of first to last as they were posted). A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Leeann Griffith! She and a friend will have their registration completely covered for their fun getaway this weekend to DotMom!
By the way – it’s not too late for you to register! Just because you didn’t win, you should still most definitely think about coming, especially if you’re already in the Dallas area, or within a couple of hours. Come on ladies! We can think of every reason in the world NOT to take time out for ourselves because we have so much going on with our lives and our families, but I’m telling you – when you DO – the benefits to our lives and to our families are HUGE.
For more information, visit the DotMom Dallas Registration Page. It is going to be fantastic!
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February 18, 2013 in
Family
Are you a mom who is seriously at the end of her rope? Or maybe you’re a new mom who would love some advice on what’s ahead? Or maybe just a mom who could use a little encouragement to get through the rest of this school year? Or the teen years?
If you live anywhere near the Dallas area, you need to be at DotMom this month! It’s Feb. 22-23 in Frisco, TX, and you will be hearing from some of the best speakers out there – Priscilla Shirer, Angie Smith, Vicki Courtney, John Croyle, and one of my favorite worship leaders, Travis Cottrell.
I’ll be there leading three different workshops, along with a plethora (my English teacher in high school loved saying that word every day in class) of other awesome workshop leaders speaking about all kinds of subjects and topics related to being a mom!
And here is the BEST PART!
LifeWay has given me TWO TICKETS to give away to a mom and a friend!
So – the nitty gritty details -
The two tickets cover your registration ($79×2 value) – but YOU are responsible for your travel and lodging and meals (except lunch on Saturday which is covered).
Want to win?
Just comment below with your best tip for other moms! I will choose the winner in a random drawing this Sunday night (Feb. 17) no later than 9 p.m. CST after I get home from my trip to Asheville. I have to turn the winner’s name into LifeWay no later than Tuesday so be sure you check back Sunday night or include your email when you post your comment (only I will see it).
Ready to come have an awesome weekend with some awesome moms? Me too! Hope to see you there!
UPDATE: The winner has been chosen and contacted –
Congratulations to Leeann Griffith!
COMMENT BELOW: As a mom, what’s your best tip for other moms? What’s worked? What’s helped?
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February 12, 2013 in
Family
A couple of weekends ago I attended our church’s prayer breakfast and prayer walk for the new school year. Ladies from our church and our community get together like this once a year to pray for our city’s schools, teachers and students as they start a new year.
Photo courtesy of istockphoto/bonniej
Caleb, our one and only, is in 6th grade this year. Where has the time gone? I still remember taking him to kindergarten. Now he’s in middle school! What can I as a parent do to help him have the best year he can? What can you do for your kids?
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August 14, 2012 in
Family
We have exactly one week yesterday that my son starts back to school. I don’t know about any of you, but I am ready! While I love the less hectic pace of summer time for my son, it makes my scheduling for writing, ministry (and yes, blogging), so, so much harder. I do so much better with routine (and 6 hours of uninterrupted focus). I can focus on work when Caleb’s at school, and I can focus on Caleb the rest of the time. Makes for a much happier mama.
Speaking of happy mamas… I want to invite you to an awesome conference I just found out I have the privilege of taking part in! LifeWay has started a new conference called dotMom. I believe their first year was last year – I have a great friend, Dori, who went and LOVED it. She said if you can go, you absolutely need to go! So I’m excited that I get to go to their next one which is September 21-22 in Birmingham! Yay! So what can you expect? I’m so glad you asked!
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August 3, 2012 in
Family
(cross-posted at MyProverbs31Life.com)
This morning I shook my head as I read the articles popping up on my FB news feed about the battle between Republican candidate and presumptive presidential GOP nominee Mitt Romney’s wife, Ann Romney and tv pundit and Democratic strategist, Hillary Rosen. Women were quickly taking sides. (Though, honestly, all I saw was one side. I know, I don’t have a very diverse group of friends. But I like it that way. That’s why they’re my friends. But I digress…)
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April 12, 2012 in
Family
