Writing from the Heart

I co-lead a group of junior high girls from our church every week. Last night was our last night of our study. The topic was on friendship; shallow or authentic. The girls had some interesting things to say. One of the girls had brought her notebook of poems that night. She had started a poem on her best friends, and finished it as we were having our discussion. She happily shared her poem with the group. It's amazing how the Lord can get into our hearts and into our hands. She wrote the most beautiful poem about her friends and how they helped her find the Lord. It was like taking a peak at her heart and seeing what was inside.

A Second Wind

I received a lot of materials from the ICL yesterday. And on the cover I read about setting an established writing work schedule. Something I have not yet gotten to. So it made me think I really do need to take my writing seriously and as a "job". So last night I sat on my bed organizing all my work. As I was doing that, I realized how much lighter I felt. I was ready to write again. So I stayed up catching up on some reading and reflecting on my manscripts. Okay, I'm ready to be serious. I am ready to be a writer. The funny thing is, my hubby gave me a really cool planner for Mother's Day...I guess I need to set some time to do some serious writing, seriously.

Words are so Powerful

I received a card from my brother for Mother's Day. I was amazed by the words I read from this card. Let me give you a little background on our relationship. We're total opposites. I say black, he says white kinda thing. Basically, if we weren't siblings, we wouldn't be hanging out. I know it's sad. But that's what makes this card so special to me. He wrote about how much he appreciated me as a sister and a parent to my kids. I was a great example for him in raising his own kids. Can I tell you how shocked and happy and emotional I was when I read this? I don't really share my feelings with my family especially when it comes to using words. This made my day. I texted him and wrote "Love you". Never done that before, but it felt good.

Priorities

As I sit here and think about what I could blog about, many topics come racing in my head. But the one thing that pops out is my time with my kids. With the hectic schedule, and the many things I involve myself in, I am constantly reflecting on how this is affecting my kids? Am I spending enough "quality" time with them? I know our Father has place my role to be a mom. Third to being His servant and being a loving wife...but when it comes to working....it's being a good mom. As Mother's Day comes along, I am reminded of not the gifts I should receive, but if I've been the kind of mom deserving of these gifts. I pray to our heavenly Father for contiued guidance and stength to be the mother our Lord has created me to be.

Happy Mother's Day!!