Y’all my brain is swimming as I plan & pack to be away from my brood of men for 4 days (at Allume). I literally just placed 11 jars of baby food on a piece of paper. I drew a grid of the days I’ll be gone and the meals for each day. (in writing this I just realized that’s 11 meals ...
Posts Under Category: friendship
Making Room for the New Girl
It’s back-to-school time. New schedules. New opportunities. New friends. photo credit: usag.yongsan It’s not just the kids seeking out new friendships. Mommies may search the sea of unfamiliar faces for a inviting smile. Someone to include her in the inner circle. But what happens if every mom she meets already has ...
That pic is like 2 years old. But loved the matching shirts and sweet little boy faces. I am soooo thankful for your loyalty, prayer & encouragement. (hugs)
My “Bump Into Grace” Friends
*disclaimer: I received permission before including any of the following stories for this post. 80% of our interactions are accidental. I should rephrase that. We didn’t plan on seeing each other, but God always had our “accidents” written in His planner. Monday morning I felt like a metal ball in a never-ending pinball game, bouncing from need to need. The crazy ...
3 Easy Ways to Encourage a Friend
I’m blessed with amazing friends. I know this is rare and I treasure it. The reason I know it’s rare is because in my first 5 years of marriage I moved to 4 different new cities. Being the new girl is hard. One of the hardest parts is not having a community of friends to support you and encourage you. 2012 has ...
Life Lessons Learned at McDonalds
I know taking my kids to McDonald’s is not consider the best parenting decision. However, at the end of the week, on a rainy morning, taking my boys to McDonald’s was the perfect parenting decision. Sometimes I have to ignore the “shoulds” and “should nots” and go with what I know is best for my family at that moment. By ignoring the world’s standards of a “green-living, organic” ...
My {in process} Story
Sweet, precious “brothers!” I’m so thankful to have you as a friend and privileged to pray for and encourage you!
so great to meet you at ALLUME! <3 Traci Michele