Sunday, November 22, 2015

Fleece & Flip Flops


o·ver·whelm
ˌōvərˈ(h)welm/
verb
past tense: overwhelmed; past participle: overwhelmed
  1. bury or drown beneath a huge mass.
    "the water flowed through to overwhelm the whole dam and the village beneath"
    synonyms:swampsubmergeengulfburydelugefloodinundate
    "advancing sand dunes could overwhelm the village"
    • defeat completely.
      "his teams overwhelmed their opponents"
      synonyms:defeat (utterly/heavily), trouncerout, beat (hollow), conquervanquish, be victorious over, triumph over, worstovercomeoverthrowcrush;More
    • give too much of a thing to (someone); inundate.
      "they were overwhelmed by farewell messages"


The way I look at it there is a GOOD overwhelmed and a BAD overwhelmed. For example...

  • Having my husband travel 14 days/nights so far in the month of November... BAD overwhelmed (seriously, single moms deserve a serious medal!).
  • Hearing our son say repeatedly "when is daddy coming home, mama? I love my daddy!"... GOOD overwhelmed.


  • Realizing that I did not pack "season-appropriate play clothes" in Holder's backpack for after church today and watching him play in the November cold in fleece and flip flops... BAD mama. #momfail
  • Watching him jump all over my dad who had laid on the floor after my mom's "Sunday roast"... moment here please... ok... GOOD GOOD overwhelmed. 


  • Stressing about the "to-do's" that come with this time of year... BAD overwhelmed.
  • Hearing the beautiful song "Overwhelmed" sung in worship today... GOODness! https://youtu.be/BiGb14tTaH4

  • Having 1 or both of my kiddos screaming/whining at the same time... ALL of the time it seems like lately... BAD headache, I mean overwhelmed.
  • Watching my daughter smile and hearing her very contagious laugh at my mom, who is always very entertaining, by the way. #borngrandmother... GOOD overwhelming.


  • Waiting 2 weeks and FINALLY finding out tomorrow afternoon the results of my father-in-law's test results... BAD overwhelmed.
  • Praying with my family today after lunch together... outside... in the beautiful sunshine... all holding onto each other... that's the GOOD stuff, y'all!


SOOOOO, whether you have it all together (please do explain to me how to be you!!) or your kids are running around outside in late November with runny noses in fleece and flip flops, let's dive into this season of OVERWHELMING to do's and JOY with our game faces ON, our hearts FULL and our smiles READY! And when in doubt, just grin & nod. (FREE advice for ya, loves.)

Faith, Family and Fun my Friends. And... the occasional Fleece & Flip Flops... #mommyfog



Monday, November 9, 2015

Mommy Fog Blog Blogcation


"Blogcation" definition: a vacation taken from writing one's blog to reflect upon the meaning of it all...

OR

 (the real definition...)


SERIOUSLY! We are ALL busy in our own ways and own lives but lately, the struggle has been R.E.A.L. 

But instead of flooding this post with all I have been doing over the past 3 weeks, which would either bore or entertain you to literal tears I am sure, I'd rather flood this blog with some ENCOURAGEMENT. 

Encouragement definition: the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope.

Mommy Monday Morning Forecast: FOGGY with a side of rain and gloom. I know I have needed a good dose of some vitamin E (Encouragement) lately with all of the rain (we needed) and gloomy weather, I tend to start feeling a little gloomsday myself so I want to share with you what was shared to me recently on a Wednesday night from my pastor. Here comes a FLOOD of scripture to lift you up out of the FOG!

Prescription for what ails you: 
A daily dose of Vitamin E, take 10 and call me in the morning...

1. Proverbs 18:10
The name of the Lord is a fortified tower;
    the righteous run to it and are SAFE.


2. Isaiah 41:10
So DO NOT FEAR, for I am with you;
    do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
    I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.


3. John 16:33
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have PEACE. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

4. 2 Timothy 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us POWER, love and self-discipline.

5. Psalm 16:8
I keep my eyes ALWAYS on the Lord.
    With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.


6. 1 Peter 5:7
Cast all your anxiety on him because he CARES for you.

7. Psalm 119:71
It was good for me to be afflicted
    so that I might LEARN your decrees.


8. Psalm 120:1
I call on the Lord in my distress,
    and he ANSWERS me.


9. Psalm 118:14-16
The Lord is my STRENGTH and my defense;
    he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory

    resound in the tents of the righteous:
“The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things! The Lord’s right hand is lifted high;
    the Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!”


10. Psalm 84:11
For the Lord God is a sun and SHIELD;
    the Lord bestows favor and honor;
no good thing does he withhold
    from those whose walk is blameless.



Hope you feel encouraged! XOXO!