Missy's Moments

Last night at Epik we honored the seniors that were there, we heard what their plans are, prayed over each one individually and thanked God for the blessing they've brought us. It was amazing to watch these young men and women and be a part of this. I left there and headed downtown because you see not all kids walk the same journey, I tried to imagine my oldest son walking a different journey, not feeling the pain he's felt at a young age, being freed from the bondage of addiction, and realized that although his journey looks very different he is NEVER out of the reach of God, he made a commitment younger in life and no matter how much he runs from God He will keep running into God, he'll forever be reminded of how he is loved, he'll forever be fought for, he is forever His no matter where life brings him. I prayed for him as I often do and when I was done praying I thought about how hard it is to have to look at a video screen to visit, to not be able to call and j...

  “Don’t worry this is just temporary” Early on in life, at the wise old age of 22 I remember a mentor saying this to me. I would call her in tears, over kids, over the opposite sex, over a job crisis, over dinner, over just about anything that happen to tip me over the edge that day and she would just simply listen and say. “Hun this is just temporary- someday you will look back on this and if you still remember it you will have a better understanding and realize that what you are feeling today is not forever.” Now certainly there are life circumstances when our feelings ease or change but yet still remain but for the most part I can say that looking back, especially over  parenting most of my emotional downs (and ups) didn’t last and we moved on to new days and new emotions. There are a lot of labels in my life that have been temporary. An a ccident, abused, addicted, promiscuous, teen mom, single mom- all labels that brought with them feelings that didn’t feel so temp...

I get stuck. Frustrated. Heartbroken. Scared. Even desperate. The things of this world trip me up and attack what's most precious to me. Most days I want to fight and move forward but more and more often I long for heaven. What does that mean? It doesn't mean I'm going to end it nor do I wish it to end. It does mean I crave Jesus, His love, His strength, His ability to shoulder the burdens that are just to much for me.  I move forward. I choose to trust. I love. I choose joy. I have faith.  You need only be still. I will fight for you. Exodus 14:14

  Throw Back Thursday … AKA #tbt Those were the days. I survived and I’m here to laugh about it. If You Get a Boy A Birthday Present

  I went out tonight to get some new shoes. I had birthday money and sore feet. Decision made. After that I also had a couple of returns to make from Christmas so off to the mall I went. (I like to avoid the crowds right after Christmas) Who knew how relaxing the mall is on a Wednesday evening. I ran into a couple of people that added some fun to my night. My first stop was a preschool parent who was so excited to tell me her son had recently been invited into a gifted and talented program and how grateful she is for all the teachers her kids had at Kingdom Kids and how greatful she is that they had a great start in school. Seriously such a blessing to hear and so sweet. As I was getting ready to leave I ran into another old friend and I’m sure had her daughter not been with we’d still be chatting. I got home and caved and made one of those cheesy Facebook videos and got to thinking about what a blessing Facebook has been in my life. I am a bit of a social being. I love my f...

Today my co-worker was assessing on colors. She took unifix cubes and pointed to the orange one and said "name this color" without missing a beat the young lady said "Ella". You can make this stuff up......

  Well today was a Monday. Really need I say more? I’m going to say more regardless. *I was informed I am the worst Mom E.V.E.R. *Tears before 9am. *I preceded to get a ton done both on the home front and at work. *I got even more done after work helping my daughter with her new ventures. *I trained my youngest children how to bake a hotdish. – Maybe next time they can put it together to. (I know I’m pushin it here) *Coffee is set for morning *Lunches are packed for Tuesday *Now I’m going to sit in front of the TV and watch a show that I am not ready to confess in public that I watch every Monday night on ABC at 7pm. (DVR’d) * I almost forgot- the mean mom thing- I was wrong not the worst mom, the meanest. I earned that badge for sending my youngest to school with a tummy ache. I told him if his tummy is still buggin him after he’d been in school awhile go to the nurse. I then told our office if the school nurse calls re-direct her to Rick. I had a missed call from the sc...