Let’s be real. Life hurts. As humans it is one of our common denominators. And it is inevitable. It may happen to us in different ways; divorce, death, a broken heart, grief, loss, lack, low self-esteem, loneliness, sickness, addiction, abandonment, rejection, betrayal….. but sooner or later we experience pain. And then God speaks. Turns out He has actuallyContinue reading “God Shouts”
Category Archives: Hard Reality
Impeccable Timing
Every now and then I find myself focusing way too much on areas of my body that I don’t like. Do you ever do that? Often times it is the skin spots that keep popping up with age or the way my body has changed after having three kids. *Sigh*. Well today I got anContinue reading “Impeccable Timing”
If You Are In It, You Can Win It!
Do you find yourself in a cHalleNge, trial, or adversity that seems inSurMountAble? Maybe your situation is so overwhelming and confusing you have no clue what to do next. If this describes you, I want to eNcoUrage you with a statement that I heard months ago. The moment I heard it, it grabbed me: “If you areContinue reading “If You Are In It, You Can Win It!”
What’s Next?
It’s been ages since I posted and this year has been filled with twists, turns and unexpected trials and triumphs. With my son moving up to 1st grade and my daughter going into her last year of nursery school, I found myself at a crossroad with no idea of the next direction I would go. BeingContinue reading “What’s Next?”
iPhone Mommy
I admit it…I spend WaY ToO MuCh time on my phone. It is a habit I have been saying I am going to stop for a long time, but have yet to accomplish. It would be bad enough if I was taking time away from my kids by just talking on the phone, but weContinue reading “iPhone Mommy”
50 Life Lessons to Live By
My sister shared this list written by Regina Brett on facebook and I was amazed at how many of the lessons we have already written about on The Suede Sofa, but also how many we have yet to learn! I’ve already gone out and purchased the book that corresponds with this list titled, God Never Blinks, 50Continue reading “50 Life Lessons to Live By”
When You Know Your Family is Complete
I’ve had friends tell me “You’ll just know when you are finished wanting to have more babies.” It seemed some vague to me…you’ll just know. How will I know? Will the two kids I already have drive me to the point of insanity one day and the image of a newborn swaddled in a receivingContinue reading “When You Know Your Family is Complete”
Get Your Posse and Get Your {Exercise} Groove On!
If you read Robyn’s post The Weight Is On yesterday, you can probably relate. As spring approaches it is just natural to want to get in shape whether you have gained excess winter weight or you’re just feeling like you’ve been stuck inside for way too many months and are needing a ChAnGge oF sCeNeRy. Sometimes it can beContinue reading “Get Your Posse and Get Your {Exercise} Groove On!”
The Weight is On
As we are approaching the warm weather I once again find myself having to deal with the excess weight that I have put on over the winter. Every year I say I am not going to gain weight during the winter, and every year I find myself in the same predicament. Last summer I reachedContinue reading “The Weight is On”
I Lost My Kids in Disney World
It has taken me months to start this post because of sheer embarrassment, but if my story can provide insight to someone else…then it is worth sharing. Last summer we went to Disney World for a family vacation. My sister had planned the trip from wake-ups to bedtimes and we had the time of our lives.Continue reading “I Lost My Kids in Disney World”
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