I read it everywhere, it seems. Scrolling through social media and I see it as a meme, a word of encouragement to another, or a self-motivated proclamation. "You can't pour from an empty cup." In other words, you can't give to others if you are lacking in your own life. Seems accurate. The first time…
Persevering with the Faith of an Infant Child
What is one thing you're facing, right now, that seems scary to you? For my ten month old little girl, it's our vacuum. Obviously, she cannot tell me that by her words. But when the vacuum gets rolled out of our closet, hysteria ensues. I usually place her in the room next to me so…
Choosing to Love: An Eye-Opening Revelation
I sat down to complete an online training course. Since I am certified in speech-language pathology, I am required to complete trainings as part of certificate maintenance. Little did I realize that this time-consuming obligation would be an eye-opening revelation. The training was focused on shaping negative thinking toward students with disabilities. How I, as…
First Best
As of late, my toddler has had an intense fondness for spending time with his daddy. If daddy is home, mommy is second best. I do my best to try to include myself in their activities. Instead, my son quickly shuns me by pushing me away, or shouting, "No, No, Mommy!". To say this rejection…
Dry Seasons
Due to the frigid cold temperatures this winter, we've had to crank up the heat in our home. The heater is constantly running and still doesn't seem to bring us the warm result we seek. However, it has created an unwanted outcome of an extremely dry atmosphere. While having "cold symptoms", my son and I…
Sacred Sheep 