The Cottage on the Hill

One of my biggest difficulties and stress-makers in my life is that when I believe something or decide something, I feel like I need to convince everyone of my standing and get them on my side. Knowing that others oppose me or have formed negative opinions of my beliefs or decisions hurts me very much. I begin to doubt myself. Question myself. And, yes, even wonder if I am loved. One thing that motherhood has taught me for sure, especially motherhood in this social media age, is that we MUST have ASSURANCE! I used to waste hours arguing with people online.  Surely, if they would just read my words they would know that I am right and stop name-calling and pointing fingers. I lost countless nights of sleep. NO MORE! Being a grown woman of God, a woman of maturity, a mother of growing minds and bodies, we absolutely must have assurance. We must put on our big girl britches and own our choices, decisions, and beliefs. As Christians, we gain wisdom from reading th...

Caroline's Kitchen/Dorthea Lange http://vi.sualize.us/view/randxm/7d76aaa575922aa2d5b561389076eba1/ I have to admit that I love that my mother and I have an open door policy. No knocking or doorbells needed. We just open the door and let ourselves in to each other's houses. Of course, we have the common courtesy of notification first, for the most part. Though, "dropping in" is welcomed, too. I think it is a beautiful and comforting thing between my mother and I.

For some reason blogger won't let me post pictures today. I have a multi-generational photo I wanted to share for Mothers' Day. Instead, I'm going to send you over to THIS BLOG to listen to a song written for a mother by her son. It is so stinkin' cute! I do know these people personally and I, yes, she is one amazing mother. Her children have every reason to rise up and call her blessed and they do! Now, head on over and be prepared to smile and wipe a tear as well.