I never had one, but I am one now. A grandma! Yup! It’s not something I thought about much in between baseball practice and guitar lessons with my two little guys. But my boys are now men and they have lives of their own. Today, our life is a far cry from the crazy loud lives we enjoyed with two rambunctious boys, an unending to-do list, and little time for rest. But here we are, Abuela and Papa. Our nest is empty but our hearts and arms are still full. And being a grandma is sawweeeeet! It’s not just that you …
For Moms ~ When Spring Is in the Air (with FREE Printables)
JUST a couple weeks away! Yes…I’m counting days! Thirteen more days until Daylight Savings Time and twenty-two until Spring… and I. Can’t. Wait! The thought of the warm weather puts a pep in my step and a smile on my heart! It’s a time for sunshine, lemonade, Spring cleaning, garage sales, play days at the park, sand castles on the beach, tubing in the river, little league, snow cones, and countless creative things to do with the fam! Soooo…I was just wondering… Does this time of year make your momma heart as happy as it does mine? FOR MOMS: Today, I …
5 Secrets of an Organized Working Mom
Remember the days before kids? We curled up on the couch in the evening with our handsome hubby’s, talking for hours-hours-about future plans and dreams. We would watch a few shows, maybe take a long hot bath before crawling under fresh sheets for a good night’s rest, only to get up, go to work, have adult conversations and repeat the process all over again, wondering when the adventures of motherhood would begin. Well my friends–the adventures in mothering have arrived on top of working and we’re all throwing snarky glances at kid-less women in your office space. Relax mom, say a quick …
EXCITING NEWS from The M.O.M. Initiative for YOU!
It was in a gas station parking lot when the vision for The M.O.M. Initiative and The Making of a Mom was conceived. As I sat and watched a very pregnant teen girl walk by and light up a cigarette, I reflected on my teen pregnancy and how motherhood was like a messy experiment for me and how my kids ended up being the guinea pigs. And how I thought I was ready but didn’t have a clue. I couldn’t help but wonder if she understood the significance of her newfound roll. Did she understand that everything she now did would affect …
How Christmas Means New Beginnings for Moms, Mentors and Ministry Leaders
In two more days, we will be celebrating the most momentous moment in history. God became a man, dwelt among us, and with a relentless love, He came to a cradle, but His goal was the cross. All for you and all for me. So that we could have a new start in life. A new beginning. I remember my first Christmas after I became a Christian. It was the first time I really got it! The first time I understood what Christmas was about. It’s a chance for new beginnings. A fresh start. Free from sin, free from self, …
Of Fig Leaves, Christmas Cards, & The Shaw Mafia
It happens every year—the dreaded Christmas family photo and letter. This is when my perfectionist tendencies rage and my family becomes afraid as does their guardian angels and the mailman. And if you check out this family photo, we look like the Shaw Mafia. No—really, there are comments flying all over Facebook, text messages and phone calls. This is me and my cousins, aunts and uncles. While most family photos are full of vibrant colors, clean shaven men in church clothes –not so with my family. We tend to have an everyday look so to speak… But you and I don’t want …
Save the Date for the 2014 M.O.M. Conference ~ Better Together
We are SO EXCITED to share with you that the 2014 M.O.M. Conference ~ BETTER TOGETHER is scheduled for July 31st – August 2nd, in Jacksonville, Florida at Trinity Baptist Church! IT’S COMING! A fun, encouraging, challenging and inspiring conference for MOMS, MENTORS and MINISTRY LEADERS where you can find solid biblical teaching, enjoying connecting with and laughing with old and new friends, and leave empowered to fulfill your God-given calling and with the confidence of knowing you don’t have to take your mom journey alone. As we work hard to make all the information available for you on our website, we wanted …
On becoming a mentor…
Sometimes, the thought of becoming a mentor can be scary (believe me, I know). But it doesn’t have to be. Take a minute and listen to my story, and hopefully be encouraged… If you can’t see the video in your reader, please click… Genny Heikka – On Becoming a Mentor from Genny Heikka on Vimeo. IF YOU’D LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HOW YOU CAN BEGIN A M.O.M. MENTOR GROUP IN YOUR AREA, PLEASE CLICK THIS LINK. You never know the impact you can make, just by saying yes… QUESTION: WHO IS MENTORING YOU? WHO ARE YOU MENTORING? WHAT …
You Are Mighty ~ We Are Mentors ~ And We’re in This Together
It’s a week before Mother’s Day and I thought it was a perfect time to share this video that I found in my inbox the other day from Lisa-Jo Baker. LOVED it and wanted to share it with you as a pre-Mother’s Day reminder! Not only does it remind moms of who they are and the beautiful calling on their lives to press on even when motherhood is tough, but there’s a portion in this video that says, “We are with you…” You hold the heart of the next generation in your hand. It will be shaped by you. Not …
A Letter to Younger Women
BEFORE WE DIVE INTO TODAY’S POST, WE WANT TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER OF RENEWED BY LUCILLE ZIMMERMAN…. CONGRATULATIONS GOES TO LEANNE THORNTON! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Younger Women,I am so thankful that God has brought you into my life. I love our times together, and cherish each moment we have. As we walk this journey together, there are things you need to know. I’d like take a few minutes to share some things with you: Just because I am older, does not mean I have it all together. I am learning and growing too. Please don’t put me on a pedestal or …