...yeah. I feel like I could write a book on this topic. I have been refusing to get stressed out about things, and it's really done me some good! Around the House Aaron and I both contribute equally to maintaining the house. I try to keep up on the light cleaning from day to day … Continue reading Managing stress

It makes me sad that it's already the middle of October and still close to 90* here. Bummer dude! I love this time of year; I just wish it didn't fly by so quickly. I've now transitioned into my new position at work. I'm working five days a week (although I did have to go … Continue reading Busy week!

So, as if you couldn't guess this, my husband and I love food. A lot. In fact, we love it so much we spent waaaay more than is necessary this month. It did include camping, cooking for small group and getting food for my craft night, but still. There is no reason we should have … Continue reading Revisiting the budget

All these changes on Facebook have me thinking a lot about social networks. What are their purposes? Why be involved in more than one? I joined Facebook when it was the new thing for, get this, college students only. Then with its success it was opened up to everyone and their dog, quite literally. (I know … Continue reading Don’t leave me out! : Facebook musings.

The battle going on inside my mind, that is. The solution to contentment in life, I think, is to embrace circumstances.. good or bad, and to be thankful in everything. Not necessarily for everything, but in everything... that there's a greater purpose to whatever is swirling around you. I am working on just embracing and letting go all … Continue reading I think I’ve figured it out..

Wow! I am blown away by all the teachings of Jesus in Matthew 5 and 6. We truly could live on His words alone, as He fulfills the Old Testament and Law. One thing that I didn't really realize before is how concise Jesus is in His teaching... a take-it-or-leave-it sort of thing. Matthew 5 … Continue reading Gospel Challenge: Matthew 5-6, Jesus’ teachings

This week, I decided to have a good week. And guess what? Though it's gone by fast, it's been good. I just knew once we got into a routine here in Texas, things would be easier. Many adjustments, emotional and otherwise, have been made and it feels good to know that we are together every … Continue reading On the road to contentment

From my first grade friend from this past December through May: "Mrs. W., I miss you!  I want you to be my teacher next year because I like you so much!  I liked when you helped me with my spelling I got to go to church camp and got to play sports this summer and … Continue reading This is why I teach.