The last few weeks I have had something on my heart. After watching my kids head back to school after 1.5 years home, in their safe place, I have watched in awe as they transitioned so easily back into traditional schooling life. New roles as “student” and “peer”. My attention has been peeked by the human desire to be loved and accepted.
10.24.2021
Identity
10.10.2021
Faux Perfection
When I started writing these tid bits and posting them to the internet I had a moment of “The facade of perfection is shattered. Is this too real and raw? I like my bubble of faux perfection. It’s safe here.” But you know what. No ones life is perfect. This outlet of telling bits of my story and how the Lord works on those broken places is authentically me. It also made me think is this what people will remember? The 3x over my whole life I wasn’t included in a party. I have a lot of friends and am invited to a ton of things. Does it come across whiny 😂 Breaking faux “perfection” is hard for me.
10.07.2021
Uninvited
I sat at dinner with friends when the book “Uninvited” came up. I listened carefully as girl after girl told their story of the pain of being not included and how that book was revolutionary for them. It came to me- and I gently said “well that’s not really a struggle I have faced. I am blessed with a 5 second rebound rate. Moving right along!”
7.09.2021
The Joy of Being Mom
The Joy of Being Mom
by Judy Brisky
Friends,
I am so excited to be sharing about a book I read that was written by one of my sweet friends.
Judy Brisky, author of The Joy of Being Mom, and I met at a Gateway church function a few years back.
I remember sitting by Judy and thinking what JOY she exudes.
When we met for lunch and she shared the name of her first book I knew it was going to be a hit.
Judy truly embodies joy. She walks it out in every way.
She is the best role model to share on the joy in motherhood.
The book opens with a note she wrote in her journal many years back.
It's real and raw and it left me in tears.
She speaks about loosing her temper and haven't we all been there. Yelled at our kids and the guilt starts to set in. At the end she writes "Please, please help me." This letter made me feel seen. That we are all moms and we are all in this together. Although, Judy is a couple chapters ahead in her journey she was once a young mom and can relate to the overwhelming moments young mothers face.
Judy uses her experience in motherhood to point all those around her back to Jesus.
The practical applications at the end of each chapter was one of my favorite parts.
While reading through each chapter I felt strengthened and encouraged.
It reminded me to slow down and enjoy each phase of motherhood. That this is a marathon and not a sprint. To keep my eyes on Jesus and that we are building a legacy through our faith.
Overall, it was a 10/10 for me. Excellent read!
Biggest Hugs,
Lauren Stack
10.21.2020
Apple Picking 2020