>Today is a snow day. So the hubby,kiddies, and I are all home together! I’m learning to appreciate this time bc for so long its non-existent. Let me explain:my hubby works full-time and is a defensive coordinator at a local public high school. So for half a year or so, he leaves at about 8:30am and doesn’t return until about 9pm. So needless to say this time is greatly appreciated. So take the time to enjoy something or someone you love today, even if it is only for an hour….the difference could lead to the God idea that can change your life from this day on….
Category: inspiration
>It’s the Absolute Best…….
>Today I took my kiddies to Krispy Kreme Donuts. We didn’t do anything spectacular but the just to sit down, look at my babies, see them smile, was enough. To spend time with the three little people that mean the most to me meant slot, in fact it was quite gratifying. As I was sitting there looking at my babies, I had stop and thank God for giving me the awesome titles of “Wife and Mother”.
It means so much to be able to have the chance to positively impact the life of another human being. When I was younger, much younger, and I thought about having kids, I never thought about anything more than providing the best clothes, shoes, and anything else physical. Not until after I started a love relationship with God did I thong about everything else that parenting entailed. More than just physical needs, I want to give my babies a personal introduction to their “Daddy God”. I want to give them love, attention, instructions, provision, good memories, Godly examples, wisdom, support, and an environment that is safe, loving, and most importantly God-filled. Man…..motherhood is the absolute best……
>Am I really a Sister in Christ?
>The other day I was posed with the question “Am I really a sister in Christ?” Hmmm…I honestly can say that I haven’t been the best sister at times but I’m not the worst. Please note that this answer came before putting pride down & me be willing to look at my face in the mirror no matter how awful the reflection is! And now here comes the hard part the honest answer: NO. Whoa…wasn’t what I expected but its what I needed. Being a Sister in Christ is more than having a smile and a pleasant greeting while inside the church. It’s about loving people even when they seem to be unloveable, praying for them in the midst of their storm,speaking the truth in love, extending grace and not judgement, speaking life and not death, being the hands and feet of God in tough situations, going outside of your comfort zone to extend compassion, and not giving up when that is the easiest thing to do. Being a Sister in Christ is more than just a title its a call……Be the best Sister ever!!! Miracles&Blessings
>Curve Ball??
>Today has been quite the day!!! Early on there were a few curve balls thrown my way. But instead of throwing my bat down and quitting the game, I stood tall and prepared myself for a win no matter what the cost is. Was this easy? No. But it was necessary. I’m leaning more and more everyday that living in Christ takes work and that work isn’t always easy to complete but itswell worth the pay. I learned a valuable lesson…..instead of speaking the problem, talk the solution….God is bigger than it all!!! Miracles&Blessings…..
>Me Time
>Today I have the pleasure of being of at a women’s retreat!! In the midst of packing and getting the kids ready I could just imagine myself being alone….not really doing too much. Just having the time to reflect and hear myself think. Thank God for my hubby and our kids but at this very moment I thank God for me. I thank my Daddy for His unconditional love and for making me for a specific purpose. To all the mommy’s love on your families and take your duties as a wife/mother to heart but also take time to love and nurture yourself. When you’re at your best, you’ll be your best to all those around you…….
>I’m back!
>Hello all!! It has been awhile but I’m back! Today has been a great day. Church was awesome (I worked in children ministry allay). And the weather was great so I was able to take the kids out to play but even before all that just to be in sync w/the Holy Spirit is an awesome thing! I woke up this morning w/ the best intentions….I was going to have a positive attitude no matter what. Then my test came…..my hubby hadn’t been in the best mood b/c the team that he is defensive coordinator for lost and needless to say he was a little upset. And instead of me keeping my peace I got upset too. I apologized but honestly I still had a whole conversation going on in my head about what he did wrong and how I could have pointed it out. Then we got to church…..and it was my turn to teach childrens Sunday school needless to say Iwasnt feeling like a good teacher. Then we prayed and we started to sing our song “be nice,be nice,be nice is the rule,when you are nice to others God is pleased w/you!” Wow! As soon as the kids were eating their snack I texted my hubby the words to our song and asked if he would please forgive me. Today I learned not only the importance of keeping a godly attitude no matter the circumstances andhow much easier it is to teach something that I have already learned….Miracles& Blessings 🙂
>The BIG 3-0!
>As my thirtieth birthday quickly approaches, I have been thinking a lot. A lot about life and what it is that is important to me and what makes me happy. I dont mean to sound selfish or self-centered, but a lot of my thoughts have been about me and what I really like and want…….For so long, I have always did what I thought others expected. For instance, when I was a junior in high school( bless God, that seems so long ago! lol) I wanted to major in journalism. Creative writing, journaling, and reading were always fun to me. I could read novels and write short stories for hours with such enthusiasm and the ability to picture everything I was reading or writing in my head in movie like form. So….journalism felt good to me! But once I told a few people my plans I was quickly shot down and told the journalism was not “practical” and that I wouldnt be able to support myself with a degree in it.
So, instead of doing what I wanted, I did what I was told………found something practical (which was criminal justice). Although I worked in the crimal justice field for five years, I was never fulfilled. It always felt like work. When I heard people say that they loved what they did for a living and that work was a joy, I could not relate and honestly the thought of enjoying my job was hilarious!
So when our daughter was almost a year old I left my job to be a stay-at-home wife/mother. And I am so grateful that I am able to be at home with my children to teach them and love on them, but I dont want my journey to stop there. I have really been thinking about what I can do to help me be a better wife and mother and also what makes me happy.
Here’s what I came up with: it is time for me to step out on what is “normal” for me. Example-this blog!!! I have always wanted to write a book and this blog is a step in that direction. Do me!!! I have a soft spot in my heart for young women dealing with pregnacy issues, so volunteering once a week at a local pregnancy agency will be me giving back. Quality time!!! Spend more time outside of the house with my kids; even if it is just playing in the yard. Self-examination!!! Meditating on the word of God to see if my life is lining up with God’s standards and journaling about my days. Exercise!!! My hubby got me the treadmill Ive been wanting, now it’s time to loose the baby weight (can I even still claim baby weight if the twins are a year old now? lol) Stick to my schedule!!! making my daily schedule and sticking to it while still being open to any changes that the Holy Spirit may have on deck!
I am soooooooooooo looking forward to a great year! While I am learning to do more for myself, I am so glad that in the process I can be an example of Godliness and grace for my babies. Do you got any dreams that you pushed to the back of your mental closet??? I dare you to pull them out, examine them, and clean them off to see what happens……..You might just find the very thing that you’ve been searching for all along…….
Miracles and Blessings;)
>What’s Your Fragrance of Choice?
>”The fragrance of Heaven”……….when I heard this statement today I could literally fell the goosebumps coming up on my arms! The fragrance of heaven-man I bet that smells good! I can just imagine that the fragrance of heaven is sweet, lingering yet not overwhelming, gentle but unforgettable, and just………beautiful. If that is what the fragrance of heaven is, then I want to smell exactly like that! I want my scent to linger and be unforgettable to all that I come into contact with. I want them to want the very fragrance that I have on. And when someone asks me what it is, I can tell them about my special fragrance……Jesus. I can tell them that I never leave home without bathing in His presence first………So, what has been your fragrance of choice today?
Miracles and Blessings…………..
>Back To Normal…………
>For the past week and a half, my mother-in-law has been in town and having her help has been great! I have been able to come and go without dropping the kids off, take some time to myself without having to plan it a week in advance, and I didn’t even have to worry about changing too many diapers………
But tomorrow morning things will be back to normal. I am dreading it a little because the kids haven’t been on their normal routine……..so, adjustments will be made! But I am glad that my children got a chance to spend a lot of quality time with their grandmother and just enjoy being in her presence.
With a lot of prayer, patience, and persistence, the Boyd Family routine will back in full effect. But until tomorrow, we, as a family, will just enjoy being together just to be together………
Miracles and Blessings
>Gratitude is the Best Attitude Ever!!!!
>This morning after my daughter woke up, my husband told her that he had a surprise for her. Of course, she was excited, so the squealing and jumping around began!! My husband went out to the car and came back with a box of “Cheezits” and said “Baby girl daddy was thinking about you!” and gaver her her surprise.
Well, my daughter was so happy that you would have thought that she had just recieved the big swing set with the treehouse perched on top! She went on and on about how happy she was and how she has the best daddy ever. To see her like that made me think about God and how He is the “best Daddy ever”!!!! So I have made a decision, instead of focusing on what I have already prayed about, I am going to start thanking my Dadddy for what He has alrady done and what He does everyday allday: love me unconditionally. Gratitude is the Best Attitude Ever!!!!!
Miracles and Blessings………
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