"Because of fear, I had forfeited strength, life, and beauty. I had lost a sense of my true self, and with that loss so much of what God wanted for me was yet unrealized" -Lioness Arising I have to admit I was "knocked upside the head" when I read this! Because of FEAR! BECAUSE of… Continue reading What Are You Afraid Of?
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Living a Beautiful Mess!
So it has been FOREVER!!! Like for realz, FO'EVER! Two years to be exact. But as many know with motherhood sometimes things get put aside! But, I'm back with a message in my heart for moms! So a lot has gone down in this household while I have been away, but most notably...we added another… Continue reading Living a Beautiful Mess!
A Mother’s Reflection
With all the holiday hustle and bustle, the thought of a new year upon us, I found myself reflecting on what the past two years were like at this time. I always set New Year's goals, ALWAYS! If you are like me it usually consisted of the exact same goals every year... Lose weight and… Continue reading A Mother’s Reflection
A Mothers Changing Life
There are so many changes that take place when you become a mother. I feel that life becomes more challenging, yet more meaningful. Purpose becomes more clear and more foggy at the same time. Weaknesses are celebrated because a new kind of strength is found. These past 18 months of my life has been the… Continue reading A Mothers Changing Life
A Content Mother’s Heart
True happiness comes from an unspeakable joy. Joy comes from an indescribable sense of contentment. Contentment happens when you begin to see your life as God intended it to be, instead of clouded by your human judgment. I had a hard time finding happiness. Or maybe I should say experiencing happiness since I know that… Continue reading A Content Mother’s Heart
A Mother’s Guilt
Guilt is a wasted emotion. I can say this wholeheartedly because I have held on to guilt for many years now. I don't think I even realized it was guilt that was holding me back. It held me back from being the wife I wanted to be, the mother I wanted to be, the friend… Continue reading A Mother’s Guilt
An Intentional Mother
I was driving through my neighborhood the other day and was stopped by my friendly amiable, much older neighbor from Boston, Mr. B. This may come as no surprise to you, but I am a pretty important person here in the neighborhood...I am the president of the homeowners association. (I know, I know, I get… Continue reading An Intentional Mother
A Mother’s Lessons
I don't think anyone would argue that there are a lot of lessons learned and to be learned as a mother. As I was reflecting on that this morning, I realized that the most important lesson I have learned in motherhood was about myself and not necessarily being a mother. As I've mentioned before, motherhood… Continue reading A Mother’s Lessons
A Mommy’s Thankful Prayer
It's been a good day, Lord. Yes, a very good day. I didn't realize it while it was happening. There were many frustrations. I was very discouraged when the job I was praying for didn't work out. Then you rang the phone of my heart and reminded me that you will always take care of me. My husband works so hard providing for our family and draws closer to you daily. Banks is healing from his tubes and showing improvement. The sun is golden glory behind the trees and your creation is in bloom as Spring arrives. I look back on this day with its usual ups and downs. Its moments of anguish, its moments of gratefulness and joy. And now that it's ending, and aching awareness fills me. I realize it's been a good day, Lord. A very good day. For it's been filled with life. The life you have given me to cope with, and to contribute to. And I wouldn't want to have missed it, not a single moment of it. Thank you God, for this good day.
As moms we have great days, good days and some "no good very bad days" with our children. I have spent the past five months going back and forth with Banks to the doctor and hospitals to get his ears under control. We have had seven double ear infections, two weeks of pneumonia, and five months of not sleeping. If you are a mother who has struggled with this kind of thing, you know how difficult it is to function on little, to no, sleep and feel alone under the judgment of others. But even in our not so great days, I am so thankful for all that God has blessed us with and how Banks is healthy and growing.
I was reading my Bible the other day looking up scriptures specifically about being a mom and homemaker. Isn't it amazing how Gods words are always meant for us in every situation?
One of the books I read through often is a book of scriptures divided by topic. At the end of the topic is a little story. The Homemaking section ended with a prayer from Marjorie Holmes. I don't know who she is but I was touched by her words. So I copied her prayer (as seen below), but added my own situation into the text. I hope this prayer finds you today and reminds you of how even on hard days we are so blessed and thankful.
A Mommy’s Life Revelation
Motherhood is rewarding and difficult. Sometimes I find myself extremely overwhelmed with the privilege of motherhood. Everyone has their own difficulty when it comes to being a mom. What I am able to handle others may crack under and vice versa. One thing for sure is that God's grace is sufficient for us no matter what the… Continue reading A Mommy’s Life Revelation
Candice Mauldin 