As a teen/young adult, I was super serious. My friends called me "Mom" way more times than I should say. I mean, not that being a mom is uncool (I am one now, and I think I'm pretty fly at it), but they usually meant I was overprotective and domestic...Translation: Not fun. Something about the … Continue reading How I Handle Things as a “Grown Up”
Author: felishajoyce
New Favorite Song
This may come as a shock, but I'm pretty sure no one feels brave during a marital separation. I know I don't. I feel tired and worn. But I'm riding on the strength of the LORD and trying to forge on to a better life. I guess that does make me brave. One of my … Continue reading New Favorite Song
My Story
I was a broken child. I was a broken teenager. I was a broken adult. I was abandoned at a young age by my mentally ill mother. She chose death over the pain of this life. While I understand such deep pain, I do not, cannot, will not understand abandoning your child. I have one … Continue reading My Story
Minimalism Game Days 5-8
I know people who live fearful types of faith. They live in fear that they won't be good enough for God and neither will you. These people are often quite judgmental. Maybe I'm giving them the benefit of the doubt in believing it's truly fear driving their attitudes. Maybe that's wrong, but I like to … Continue reading Minimalism Game Days 5-8
Minimalism Game Day 4
October 4 1. A cute, but ill-fitting night gown 2. A stack of old computer software disks 3. A soy cookbook (What was I thinking when I bought that? Give me a break; I was new to vegetarianism...) 4. A white camisole that annoys me every time I wear it
Minimalism Game Day 3
October 3 1. Issue of Everyday with Rachel Ray 2. Issue of Better Homes & Gardens 3. Issue of Martha Stewart Living I usually try to reflect on life, but today I just had fun. I got to help scare the crap out our our business owner. There is nothing better than scaring someone. I … Continue reading Minimalism Game Day 3
Minimalism Game Day 2
October 2 1. Broken travel coffee mug 2. Frustrating and broken reusable straw cup Reflections... I should never be allowed to complain about money. Seriously, the amount of stuff I have is astounding, even if it is below average for an American. I need to stop buying junk. In April, I separated from my husband and … Continue reading Minimalism Game Day 2
Minimalism Game Day 1
Today I woke up feeling weak and tired. I prayed that God would give me direction and keep me going. I was stressed about all the usual things, as well as how I'd get my homework done. Homework went smoothly, work was relatively peaceful, my family came over for dinner...the day ended better than it … Continue reading Minimalism Game Day 1
Starting Fresh
After a good, but exhausting weekend, I'm feeling frustrated, convicted, moved. I've been in a rut for a while now, and I'm ready to make some changes. Goals for this week (in no particular order): 1. Clean our "new" oven 2. Pray more 3. Play the "minimalism game" 4. Take everything out of the van … Continue reading Starting Fresh
Here’s My Heart
I wrote this post a few years ago on another blog. It was probably the most important thing I wrote back then... I have a message today. It's real. It's honest. It's raw. Recently, I was chatting with friends from church when someone mentioned a friend's "happy movie," meaning the movie that person watches when … Continue reading Here’s My Heart
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