Have you ever gotten out of bed and known within the first five minutes that it is going to be one of those days? From the time you opened your eyes, it was like the enemy said, “I pick her.” There is a reason for sayings like, “It was the straw that broke the camel’s back.” Why? Because it’s not usually the big things that take us down. It is…
I mentioned a couple weeks ago that I was embarking on Proverbs 31’s online study, Made to Crave. Part of that desire to participate was because of my decision to train for my first half marathon. Two very sweet friends who have each already run a half marathon signed up to support and encourage me. Throughout training thus far, I have experienced an internal struggle. Part of me screams, “What…
I am so excited to share the name of our T.E.A.M. Grace 2014 registration contest winner. Laurie Layne is the winner of a $100 mom/daughter shopping spree to Simon Malls! Please join me in congratulating Laurie! There is still time to join us for amazing weekend of Christ-centered fellowship and fun with other moms and tween girls. Campfire and s’mores anyone? You can find details and register here:http://catherinebird.net/speaking-events/
When I was seven months pregnant with my oldest daughter, my PC (Prince Charming) was laid off from work. What should have been a stressful situation actually became a blessing in disguise when our baby girl was delivered by emergency c-sestion four weeks early. PC went back to work after she was born, and life was good. Fast forward three years. PC and I were happily preparing for our second…