Dear Mom, Do You Take Care of YOU?

Do you take care of yourself? Being a Mom can wear away at a person mentally, emotionally and physically. We find our hearts longing for refreshment. Sometimes our love cup feels like it needs to get filled before we can pour out one. more. drop. Oh I know how that feels!

When our first baby was born I kind of smirked at moms that acted like a trip to the grocery store alone was heaven.

When our second baby was a few months old I understood, and self-care became very important to me. I would feel a little petulant if I went too long without an outing on my own. My self-care routines focused on me and I didn’t like when they were upset.

By the time we brought our third child home we had spent two years waiting for her and going through many heart wrenching experiences in the adoption process.

​God stretched my heart and my faith as He readjusted my attitude to focus on Him. And He showed me what my soul was really craving... Read More