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You Don’t Have to be Blooming to be Growing

by Melissa Cheatham | May 23, 2019 | All The Things, The Blog

Two falls ago, I planted a redbud and a flowering pear tree in my yard. After the winter had ended, I was looking forward to seeing the beautiful purple and white flowers outside my windows. But, as everything went from white to brown to green around me, the trees...

June Is Almost Here

by Kirstin Ricketts | May 22, 2019 | All The Things, The Blog

You guys, I have an announcement to make: May is almost over and you are still alive. Confetti guns, bring on the parade…or a cup of coffee and a massage chair. This week as I was putting curlers in my daughter’s hair so it could withstand the three outfit and...

You Were Chosen

by Melissa Cheatham | May 7, 2019 | All The Things, Children, Home Sweet Home

Moms, do you ever wonder what your children will remember when they are grown and look back at their childhood? I do. My hope is they somehow only remember the good. I want them to remember my encouraging words, snuggles on the couch, reading books, going on...

Be Yourself Almost

by Kirstin Ricketts | May 6, 2019 | All The Things, Faith Matters, The Blog

As I followed the kids across the parking lot into church yesterday, we were a sight to be seen. Samantha wore her light up high tops with Frozen socks pulled up over her knees, and her sundress. The tango of respect and being Sam. When Samantha thinks of God, I want...

How to Survive the Month of May

by Melissa Cheatham | May 2, 2019 | All The Things, The Blog

You guys, May is possibly the busiest month of the year. Can I get an Amen on that! Also, we are tired. Summer is so close and yet so far away. So here’s the deal. You have 31 days. Just 31 days until June hits and you can do it. You can sail through this month...

May Day Is For Introverts

by Kirstin Ricketts | May 1, 2019 | All The Things, The Blog

Introverts and extroverts. Let me tell you, May Day is an introvert’s dream-come-true, when your friends say, “Hi, I care,” and then run away and leave you alone in your own quiet. A friend of mine has started texting “May Day Drop” when she randomly leaves...