Motherhood is a marathon. Enjoy the run.
By Contributing Writer Candace at Sacred Mommyhood So what exactly constitutes healthy eating? I realize that we will all define healthy eating a bit differently. Some may define it as homemade meals rather than fast food or convenience meals, and some may define eating healthy as an all raw and organic diet. Whatever your definition is, there are always ways to squeeze more healthful … [Read more...]
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d51U1WLGp5g&feature=youtube_gdata_player Last week, we packed our entire family into the big, white van, and in the pouring rain, made a short drive to a school where our two oldest boys may attend next year. It's a school we've known and loved for many years. It's the school where our oldest son went for Kindergarten through third grade - a private … [Read more...]
image credit We don't think about how much we need time, as moms. We don't think about it because we're too busy living, too busy planning, too busy dreaming, too busy worrying....and all those other things that moms do. And we rarely stop and think....or let alone, have the conversation.....that moms sometimes need to reflect on the fact that there's a season for everything. There is a … [Read more...]
Last week, the topic was strength. Moms definitely need strength to keep up the pace of the marathon of motherhood. They need strength to face each new day, and they need courage, too. They need strength to carry on, and they need courage to face the future. The Old Testament is packed full of Scriptures of the Lord telling people to "be strong and courageous." To have no fear. To not … [Read more...]
Some days it takes more strength than others to be a mom. And moms need strength of all kinds. For sure, physical strength, for the lifting and carrying of little ones. For the helping of teenage boys with broken legs from football injuries into the van. For doing three loads of dishes a day, in spite of an enormous belly that is putting extra strain on a mama's back. And moms need … [Read more...]
How could she have known? How could Mary have had any idea what was being entrusted to her? How could she have had any peace, not knowing what the future held? Not understanding the situation thoroughly. Not knowing what she was going to go through. A baby does change everything. A turbulent pregnancy, a hard labor, and sometimes a painful delivery later, a baby is placed on a … [Read more...]
image credit Oh no. The topic none of us want to discuss. The topic we all know (even if secretly) we need. Self-control. Sure, I have patience most days. Sure, I'm gentle. Yes, of course, as a mom, I'm loving. For a time. But what about those hard days? The days when the house is crazy and chaotic and the kids are running around like it's a circus and you can barely … [Read more...]
Two sentences in, I backspace all of it. That's wrong, I think to myself. Then once again, I try to capture the words that only sometimes exist to express how this mother's heart feels about her unique design. As a mother of eight sons, it's been a long journey to get to this blog post where I can honestly share my heart of gratitude. Click here to read entire article where I shared … [Read more...]
I had the privilege of discussing and recording a podcast with the ladies of High Five Moms. Such a great group of women, I felt so honored to get to chat with them online as we shared our hearts on the topic of keeping peace in the home during the holiday frenzies season. We all agreed that it's so important to slow down, spend time together as a family, to keep it simple, and all the moms … [Read more...]
I'm guilty of both - trying to do too many things at once, and focusing on too little to keep things in balance. I waver between trying to do it all and be it all, and then (often due to burnout from said behavior) resort to not doing enough of a variety to keep our family in a nice balance. Moms need balance. For the sake of their sanity. For the sake of their homes. For the sake of … [Read more...]
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm so glad you're here! I hope you'll kick off your shoes and stay a while!
As a homeschooling mom of eight boys, I find lots to talk about, including the challenges and beauty of this amazing season of motherhood. It is indeed a marathon. Thanks for joining me!
