Re-mothering a new generation of whole, healthy and happy grandchildren.
What do you do if you feel wiped out, weak, worn or weary? You wait. But don’t wait in the weakness hoping something will change. Wait expectantly and hopefully! Believe that the God who created everything gives power to the faint, and increases strength to the weak. Here’s 3 tips that making waiting worth the wait!
When your life is shattered, it won’t seem like it but the ruins can be rebuilt. How do you forgive someone who has stolen from you resulting in loss of life, innocence or relationship? It’s hard to forgive, but . . . there is a way to healing and happiness.
We have spent our lives learning how to push, push, push. On this Christmas perhaps it’s time we learn how to push into peace.
The needs are great in this world, therefore the urgency of being ambassadors of peace and hope are tremendous. Even our kids are assaulted with negative news, toxic input, identity … Continue Reading Ambassadors Of Light
It was a day of disaster. My grandson fell twenty-three feet through a hole in the roof at work. As Craigen fell he had enough time to think “This is it!” As he lay broken on the cement his co-worker was in shock and he had to tell him to call an ambulance. They did not expect him to survive. There is hope! Five tips for navigating tough times.
You may be overwhelmed with what you have to do and find you have no energy. Instead of focusing on the lethargy, decide to speak life and energy into yourself. … Continue Reading You Can Move To More Energy
The story of Maria Sosa is an inspiring story of love, and
sacrifice for family. She walked her two boys and a handicapped child out of the jungle.
Your story makes a difference! Life is a story, full of tragedy and triumph, tears of joy and tears of sadness. Your story has it’s own plot with a unique ending written just for you, but it has just as much value and worth as someone else who finds the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. But, even if you don’t get the pot of gold . . .
You can find peace in a world filled with problems. Here’s 5 remedies for stress.
So, here’s my top twelve reasons I use to keep going when I want to quit. I’ve had a lot of practice with these. I know they work.
Grief is the most challenging club you’ll ever be involved in no matter what your age, culture or belief. Any loss must be mourned whether the loss of a job, … Continue Reading The Secret Club of Grief
Whether you are in the middle of an intense game or seeing action on the sidelines, you can impact and validate your grandchildren.
Quiet is the place where you can most experience God’s presence and wisdom. Here’s a tip on how to get there.
THREE WAYS FILLING LEADS TO FULFILLMENT I saw a mindfulness planner titled “You Gotta Nourish To Flourish,” by Pembroke. I love this thought! Nourish is more than just eating and … Continue Reading Nourishing To Flourishing
From Trips Down Memory Lane; Build their future by sharing your past. By Awesome Grandmothers contributing author: Samuel Lee Bowman When I was a kid my dad made the best, … Continue Reading Tea In A Ball Jar
Have you ever said something you wish you had not? I did several times recently. Then I felt guilty, until I did it again and then I felt guiltier! I … Continue Reading Calm In The Cabin
Does what you consume consume you? What you think about and focus on will effect what you become, who you are. So much can consume you: depression, addiction, loneliness, or … Continue Reading What Consumes You Can Bring Success
Much time is wasted on worry when it doesn’t change a thing. Well it does change your anxiety level by making it worse. How can you cope with … Continue Reading Why Worry When You Can Win!
A friend died and I wanted to give words of comfort to his wife and kids. What is the right thing to say? I considered things people said to me … Continue Reading Simply Say
Realize your purpose and passions in life and you will have power to achieve your dreams, goals and identity. You will find your place in the planet and accomplish much … Continue Reading Power and Purpose in Passion
Connections are the greatest coping skill no matter what you are dealing with, whether daily do’s or death. There are many situations that require connections and many ways to connect. … Continue Reading Are You Stuffing Your Stuff?
Ever feel like you are falling down a rabbit hole? Alice found wonders, maybe you will find wonders disguised as wounders. Is there such a word? Lets make one up. … Continue Reading Falling Down A Rabbit Hole: Three Ways to Find Wonder in the Wounds
Easter is about Life. Spring has come, buds are blooming, birds are chirping, nests are made to handle the eggs and the baby birds. Easter is a celebration of Jesus … Continue Reading Happy Easter
Have you ever shed a tear from a tear? I think we all have, from a scratch on the playground to a tear of an Achilles tendon. There are many … Continue Reading Turning Tore to Restore
Loneliness is the soul in isolation. No matter how positive your life outlook is, losing someone can be the most difficult thing you’ve ever experienced. You can be surrounded by … Continue Reading Six Ways You Can Live Away Loneliness
Peace eludes many of us. We all long for the contentment it brings, the smoothness to the wrinkles that this world presents. Despite appearances that we live in prosperity and … Continue Reading <strong>POWER IN PEACE</strong>
The gift of grief is giving the ability to cope with whatever devastating loss that is assaulting you and yours. This gift is the gift of life, the ability to … Continue Reading <strong>The Gift of Grief</strong>
We experienced a miracle! My husband Sam, had respiratory failure with Covid Pneumonia. He was released from the hospital Dec. 28th without even a need for oxygen. Many, including his … Continue Reading <strong>Deflect the Doubts</strong>
My husband, Sam, was in respiratory failure with Covid Pneumonia. Having been an ICU nurse many years and I have personally witnessed cases of respiratory failure that resulted in death. … Continue Reading Turn It Around
A friend of mine was requesting prayer for a dire situation on Facebook. Intending to ask for prayer warriors she instead typed in prayer worriers! I know these … Continue Reading Warrior or Worrier
When there is trauma you have to contain the damage. As a nurse I was trained to assess, start A.B.C.’s and stop the bleeding to contain the damage … Continue Reading Emotional ABC’s
Are you lamenting your purpose and opportunities as you get more mature? (Notice I did not say as you age, for as those numbers increase, so does your avenue … Continue Reading Flourishing at Fifty-Five
We celebrate Fathers and grandfathers. Their impact on our young ones is astounding! I remember just a look from my father let alone a word and I would achieve much, … Continue Reading Have an Awesome Father’s Day!
Sweet Sacrifice Sweet sacrifice happens sometimes. What is that? If it’s sweet how can it be sacrifice which is an act of giving up something you … Continue Reading Sweet Sacrifice
Many women experience empty nest syndrome after the last of their children have left home. It has many symptoms like; sadness, loneliness, depression, the blues, emptiness and a … Continue Reading 5 Steps to Turning Your Empty Nest Into a Full Nest
Much time is wasted on worry when it doesn’t change a thing. Well it does change your anxiety level by making it worse. How can you cope with … Continue Reading Why Worry When You Can Win
“If you can’t be in the popular group, be popular in your group.” My 9 year old granddaughter said, “That makes absolutely no sense!” My granddaughters were talking … Continue Reading Flourish
How do you get through difficult, challenging times in this journey? Have you ever been overwhelmed with what’s going on? Been in the depths of despair or depression? … Continue Reading How to Have Hope
With the Coronavirus there has been an escalation in grief. The stage was set for some scary times in Spring 2020. Grief is common to us all, and it’s … Continue Reading Pandemic of Grief
Everyone has a sparkle. It ranges from a glimmer to a glow. The same person can radiate from one end of the spectrum to the other. If you … Continue Reading Seeking the Sparkle
As we approach the season of Thanksgiving, we always look for reasons to be thankful. To have an attitude of gratitude should be a minute by minute, hour by … Continue Reading Merry Thanksgiving!
Laughter has many astounding benefits, especially if it’s the sound of your grandchildren giggling. It warms your heart like a saucer of hot soup in a snowstorm. Just … Continue Reading The Very Best Medicine
The pause that refreshes. Not a cola, but inhaling fresh air and viewing blue sky with white fluffy clouds. Even if the clouds are gray, that’s gorgeous in … Continue Reading The Journey to the Destination
The silence is so deafening I can feel it. There is a void in life on the farm. Sure, I can still hear the birds singing, but that … Continue Reading Messes and Marvelous Memories
I wrote last time on preparing for the past, present and future. Sounds like a daunting task, but it can be done. How do you prepare your young … Continue Reading Preparing that Precious Person
Prepare for what? For another day of isolation? A different pair of pajamas, or a different hair tie to pull back your unwashed, uncut hair with? It is … Continue Reading Prepare !
Last night I dreamed we were watching Frozen 2. We were seated in the back of the theater, the screen was tiny and we started late so it … Continue Reading A Great Adventure
There is much to be concerned about these days. How do you live without cowering to the fear of a pandemic? Just like every day, there are things … Continue Reading Conquering Concerns
How do you survive the Winter in your life? Harsh times come to us all. The trick is getting through all the muck and coming out the other … Continue Reading Ways to Have Sunshine in Winter
This week we are presenting woman number three of four in our series on the Four Women of Love, in February, the month of Valentine’s day and love. This week … Continue Reading 4 Women of Love – The Woman Caught
Counseling and encouraging your adult kids can be a challenge. Here’s eight tips that will help your voice be heard.
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