This week has been a little different than past weeks when writing for my blog. Monday was a holiday here and we were busy with friends and our amazing commercial cotton candy maker. We decided to bring it inside due to the rain and thankfully it was manageable even without a top for it. There … Continue reading When you put God first, he really does make the desires of your heart a reality!
Category: Grief
7 Things To Ask Yourself When You’re In An Emotional Rut
Every once in a while it's natural to not feel 100%. Sometimes your emotional tank is running on empty or you feel like there is no point. But I assure you there is! Here's some questions to ask yourself when you're down in the dumps: What does it mean to me to be successful? Not … Continue reading 7 Things To Ask Yourself When You’re In An Emotional Rut
Shopping, when is enough enough?
We received our new mattress yesterday and eagerly put it on our bed. The expectation: soft and cozy. The reality: very firm and different from what we were used to. Don't you dislike when you buy something and it's not what you expected? Or how about when you go to buy something and it's plain … Continue reading Shopping, when is enough enough?
I Want To Play, But…
These are the words I hear myself speak much too often. This week has been a bad week for my bipolar symptoms. I've had a lot of downs and negative emotions crowding out the good life that surrounds me. Although I am happy to say on Saturday I chose to play soccer with my kids, … Continue reading I Want To Play, But…
Treats for the Sad Brain
During my quiet time this morning, I had the pleasure of reading "60 Ways to Keep Your Brain Sharp" by Bonnie Beth Sparrman, BSN I loved this faith based approach to keeping your mind at its best. I had actually read the book a number of years ago and then tucked it away, but flipping … Continue reading Treats for the Sad Brain
Moving Couches? Time to slow down.
It's hard to believe summer is vacation is half over. As I walked through the stores the other day, I saw back-to-school merch and Halloween decorations on display. As the stores change around their merchandise for the seasons, I got an itch to begin changing things around in my house as well. Not that I … Continue reading Moving Couches? Time to slow down.
Grief hits and I need a minute.
Yesterday and today my emotions caught up with me a bit from the passing of my grandma. In combination with a bipolar diagnosis, grief can be difficult to navigate and identify which feelings are coming from where. For the last few weeks since my grandma passed I submerged myself into new hobbies, self-improvement and my … Continue reading Grief hits and I need a minute.
See and Wait, 