Soul Food

There are those profound life changing moments such as your wedding day, the birth of a child, and the death of a loved one regardless of how good or bad the event(s); they help shape who you are today. There are also those life impacting moments; you know, the ones that touch your soul  and change your entire life’s perspective. This weekend at Allume was one of those huge impact weekends. I came home refreshed, but yet, oh so exhausted from all that I had just experienced.

There is still so much of the weekend that I have not even begun to reflect upon. 

I conquered fears. I made new friends. I did what I set out to accomplish; a rejuvenation of my mind, body, and spirit.

I was in the company of 453 women; we laughed. We cried. We dreamed. We shared. We were inspired. We were encouraged. We were poured into. We connected and bonded over the very things that give us; life, joy, and happiness. We were brought to this place together to make a difference. 

For quite sometime now I have been in trenches of baby land; birthing children, nursing babies, diapers, and teaching. It has been a constant pouring into others atmosphere causing me to lose sight of the track God has set out for me and my family. 


As moms we are guilt ridden at the thought of doing something for ourselves. We give. We pour into others. We serve endlessly. We are in a sense becoming dry bones“. (Ezekiel 37: 1-14)

As I am still beginning to process the weekends experiences I leave you with this; we are all uniquely made with a given purpose. What is right for me might very well not be the same for you. Refuel your soul; whether, you have no children, 19 children, are married, or single. Take care of you! 





I’m Going Away; Allume Truths

Lately, it seems these 5 minute posts is all this momma can muster up in her crazy life; but, I am here. I am in my little corner of this big, crazy world, and jumping in feet first. Join me!

Today myself and some crazy, inspiring, fun virtual friends link up today at Lisa Jo-Bakers home {blog} we write unedited for five minutes all on a given prompt, link up, encourage each other, and have a great time all the while. Today’s word; True
Heart racing and palms sweating I click the purchase button. I’m going to Allume.  I have a ride, sitters lined up, a hotel room complete with roommates. All is lined up “I’m going away“. Just me, 100’s of miles away. {gasp!}
For those of you that don’t know what Allume is; it is a blogging and writing conference. It is an opportunity to hear some of my favorite authors speak, take part in mission opportunities, and meet virtual friends in(RL).  It is true you can make connections via this crazy virtual world. You can develop friendships and find community. I’m not recommending you keep your head in a virtual world 24/7 by any means; hence, our meet up in just one month. Real life should never be replaced by a virtual one, but these friendship and women are real. And we are going to shine together in this place. 
O.K. truth, I’m a hot mess. I don’t do this kind of thing. I don’t leave my family. I never, ever leave my kids; and yes, I did contemplate selling/transferring my ticket. What am I doing traveling 100s of miles away from home? I’m not even a real writer. Who am I to walk amongst these women who have accomplished so much? It is true, I am way out of my zone. I’m chasing dreams; heart racing and palms sweating: I’m going to do this! All my trust in Him because I surely don’t know how I got here.

My Home

I’m officially back home. Yes, that is what I’ve concluded; this my friends is my home at “A Mothers Journey“. This is where you get a closer look at me and the behind the scenes of my family. This is where dreams are born, friends are made, and the waves of my mothering journey are revealed. Like it, share with others, or subscribe by email: grab your life ring because we are going on a ride.

A healthy living, homeschooling, gluten/dairy/corn/ intolerance, family kind of adventure ride.

As some of you know, I have not been missing from the blogging world entirely. I have been chasing dreams over at Keystone Ministry and Sister2SisterJourney. However, something has been missing. My home! A piece of my heart felt empty and I have been longing to make my way back here. The sight is currently getting a make over but isn’t that what a home is; a work in progress at all times? It is the building foundation from which all else rests upon.

This my friends is where the seeds are firmly planted, flowers bloom, and gradually blossom for the world to see. Anchored deep in love; through good times and bad. We are just one real family making our journey through life to our ultimate resting place with HIM. I hope you will join me.

Today I’m linking up with the beautiful Crystal Stine as we take you ‘Behind the Scenes”  be sure to hop on over.