Marriage
What NOT to be this year – and every year
We hear a lot about what we are aiming for in the new year, but do we consider what NOT to be? I think we need to focus not only on what we want to do or become in the Read more…
Marriage
Do you Have an Inspiring Word for 2020?
I heard about this whole “One Word” thing, where you pick your one Inspiring Focus Word for the new year, a couple years ago. First year, I didn’t pick one in advance, but discovered what it needed to be as I Read more…
Marriage
A Prison Wife’s Unseen Grief
Being a prison wife is a world apart. It cannot be understood by anyone outside of that world. It is sometimes like being a widow, but not. It can even feel like it would be easier to be a widow Read more…
Midweek Health Minute
Empowering Beliefs: How to thrive, not just survive
Do you want to know how in the world you are going to survive this crazy, no-one gets it life of a prison wife? I’m proof it can be done, but… How about thriving instead of just surviving!? Becoming Read more…
Prison Wife LIfe
Social media’s effects on teens
Social media’s effects on teens You may be wondering why I am addressing this on a prison wife blog. Social media was a part of what led us to this life! It is a place where people can easily hide Read more…
Marriage
Peaceful Spirit, Powerful self: How to conquer negativity in trying times
Difficulties can be seen as an opportunity… to exercise my focus and determination, to strengthen my faith and show me where I need to grow. The most effective thing I have found during trying times is when I concentrate on Read more…
Marriage
Communication skills critical to a harmonious relationship
A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver. Proverbs 25:11 ESV Increasing the quality of the communication within your relationship might be the best way to enhance it. It won’t be easy, and Read more…
Marriage
Thankful for the hard things
Thanksgiving is in 3 days, and most people spend time with their families and have many things they can say they are thankful for. Most common is “family”, “a home”, “friends” and things along those lines. While I am very Read more…
Marriage
Protecting my family
Letting my husband come home after jail was a big decision, and it wasn’t easy to make, but I prayed hard, watched his life, and took several things into consideration. 1. Some people hear “sex offender” and immediately think “child Read more…