Hey friends! It seems like a lifetime since I last blogged about life. We have had so much happen in our lives. All Wrapped up In Tucson We closed on a house in Tucson just a month ago. The house needed a good cleaning and then we went to work on furnishing it. We have …
Be your spouse’s biggest and loudest cheerleader. Don’t let anyone else take that spot. Life will give you plenty of opportunities to cheer your spouse on. When Steve went to school for his RN, MBA, Spiritual Direction, and most recently his ACE credentials I had the opportunity to support and encourage him. This looked different …
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All parents are a mixed bag. It’s true no matter how good or bad we are. As parents, it is important to realize that you will fail your kids from time to time. We are only human and raising kids is no easy feat. In the beginning, I wanted to be the perfect mom with …
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Gaslighting, is becoming increasingly prevalent in today’s society. This insidious form of psychological manipulation occurs on both a personal and societal level. Let’s explore what it is and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones. At its core, gaslighting is a deliberate attempt to distort someone’s sense of reality, causing them …
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When raising kids remember the days are long but the years are short… attempt to live without regret. When you are in the throes of raising infants, toddlers, elementary kids, middle and high schoolers the days seem to never end. Recognize that the days may be long and filled with tears, appointments, homework, baths, etc.. …
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Hey there! Happy SPRING to everyone. I hope it is warming up wherever you are and that you are getting to see the spring flowers. Steve and I spent some time at Picacho Peak and saw the wildflowers and then we got to visit the Botanical Gardens and see some more cultivated ones. It has …
If you want to grow a great relationship, here’s some advice: Have some independence in your married life. Just because you’re close to each other doesn’t mean you can’t have your own interests and hobbies. While you and your spouse are intimately in each others orbit you should still have freedom and encourage one another …
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Acknowledge that it isn’t all about you anymore, and die to that lie. This is a hard one and one I am still figuring out. I like things to be all about me, I think if we are honest, we all like things to be all about ourselves. In marriage we are saying it’s not …
Spiritual & exercise. Those two words usually either intrigue people or put people off. I am going to share with you a practice that puts both of them together, a “spiritual exercise” that I learned years ago and still regularly use in my life. It takes focus and it can be work. It also taps …
Finding a spouse goes beyond physical attraction and involves finding a spiritual partner. To ensure spiritual compatibility, it’s crucial to be proactive in your spiritual growth together. This is important regardless of the customs and traditions of your faith, whether you’re Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Hindu, or from any other religion. In marriages where partners come …