Category Archives: Thoughts

The Measure of your Worth

Posted on August 4, 2014 by Valerie

I’ve seen this quiz going around Facebook. You’ve seen it too. You answer ten or so short questions and voila–your IQ is tabulated. There is even a handy “share” button right at the end of the quiz so you you … Continue reading →

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We Can Do Hard Things

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Valerie

My sweet friend Maria who is involved in our MOPS group as a mentor mom (read more from her at www.middleplaces.com) gave out these pretty magnets at our last meeting.  They have inspirational sayings on them and were distributed totally … Continue reading →

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Light Up the Sky

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Valerie

I’m becoming more and more aware of the beauty God displays on our Earth. I serve an amazing God from whom all good things flow.

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Pushing and Pulling

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Valerie

Do you know that feeling you get when you are out in the ocean?  Where the waves have full control of your body.  You are pushed and pulled.  Back and forth.  Back and forth.  Back and forth.  Sometimes it’s a … Continue reading →

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Motherhood is a Choice

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Valerie

  A friend of mine gave this to me and the other moms at MOPS two years ago.  I have it hanging on my fridge.  Every once in a while, I stop and re-read the words.  I think motherhood encompasses … Continue reading →

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Climbing Emotional Mountains

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Valerie

I am guest blogging over at Middle Places today.  I am so excited to share this thought with you. ——————————————— I’ve been having a hard time this week. First, because it’s just been a hard week that has followed a … Continue reading →

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On Fire

Posted on March 25, 2013 by Valerie

Do you ever feel like everything around you is on fire? Lately, I’ve had the feeling that no matter how fast I go or how hard I work, I will not be able to put out all the fires around me. … Continue reading →

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Trust

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Valerie

All the time. No matter what.

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He is Good at all times and in all things

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Valerie
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A Gift of Friendship

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Valerie

I hope you have a friend in your life that you consider to be a gift. Someone who shares your journey. Someone who knows your story and still loves you. Someone who sends you messages like this… Just had to … Continue reading →

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