Sometimes being the mom of a teenage girl is the coolest thing ever. Like when we plan a Netflix binge of One Tree Hill or when we spend a few hours shopping for shoes. But then there are the other 6.5 days of the week when it's just plain hard. The past few months have been full of all the hard stuff. And I need to say here and now — I did not handle most of it well at all. In fact, I pretty much bombed. I yelled when I should have prayed. I fought against my girl rather than for her. I was ... [Read More]
Dear Daughter, The Truth about Love
To my dear daughter, You turned sixteen this month. I am well aware of how exciting that is to you but I'm pretty sure you have no idea how much this birthday has shaken me. More than any before, this February 17th brought home the truth that time is fleeting. You'll be getting your license and experiencing a new freedom as you pull away in the car without me or your daddy by your side. And I'll be in the house sobbing about how time is a thief and praying for your safety. I've been ... [Read More]
Prayers for Girls {or what to do when God hits you with a two by four}
Y'all, I suppose by now you're well aware I announced an exciting new project a few days ago. It's been crazy! Scott and I were headed to the Auburn-Ole Miss game {I really just can't talk about that right now} and we were amazed as literally hundreds of people were connecting with a community on Facebook and signing up to receive monthly Scripture-based calendars. Here's the thing: If ever anyone was not qualified to lead a prayer-based ministry it is me. Prayer is overwhelming to me. ... [Read More]
How I Love This Child!!
Being her mom is one of the greatest joys of my life! This girl is hilarious and kind, generous and talented. And while there are days when the clash of the hormones threatens to overwhelm my sanity, parenting a teenage girl is way more fun than I ever dreamed it would be. There are moments when I realize how very much like her mom she is ... and there are also moments when the only way I know she's mine is I was there when she was born!! Today I'm at Mothers of Daughters spilling all ... [Read More]
My Child Acts Like a Child …. Who Knew??
Sometimes the Lord has to smack me upside the head in order for me to understand. Anyone else? This month on Mothers of Daughters, Stacey asked us to share from Proverbs. I was excited because Proverbs is one of my favorite books. As I began reading and praying about what to write, the Lord brought me to this verse: Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him {her}. Proverbs 22:15 ESV As I read it several times, I realized how often I forget ... [Read More]
Encouraging One Another
So, you know my girl is cheering this year. It's been so much fun to watch her at the games so far {both of them}. Today, is her first pep rally and home game. I'm sure my Instagram feed will be replete with photos from the fun. As I've watched my girl settle into the routine of practices, games, and generally spirited life of cheerleading, I found a couple of things we can earn from the peppy girls on the sidelines. Will you join me at Mothers of Daughters where I'm sharing what I've ... [Read More]
