I just had a minor melt down…I was attempting to make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. I went to add 3 more to the tray in the freezer and put away the ice cream. The whole tray promptly fell out!!! I caught the tray on top of the ice cram tub but, all of… Continue reading An Explosion of Love
Author: Laurel Austin Henson
Laurel spent 8 months caring for her first husband after being diagnosed with cancer in 2010. He passed away at 33, leaving behind a daughter of 7 and 5 year old twin boys. After sowing millions of tears, Laurel sought out God daily and began to plan for a life of being a single mother, but ready to raise their children in faith, hope and love. God gave her more than she could have ever imagined when she brought Matt into her life, along with his 2 children. He was recently divorced and the providence of God had been leading up to this life for more than 20 years! Now Laurel is reaping joy with Matt and their 5 beautiful children. Thanks be to God for all the beauty created from the ashes of death and divorce.
A Show of Love
Today was such fun. Celebrated the twins and the family (those who could come) showed up to show them some love. They showed love through hugs, gifts and just by showing up! Tonight the cousins are sleeping over and the video gaming is on! The best part of having cousins close by that you have… Continue reading A Show of Love
An Expression of Love
Love can be expressed in many different ways. Both to yourself and to others!
A Pinch of Love
Part of self love and self care isn’t always pleasant, but it is what we call a necessary evil.
A Sparkle of Love
Comparison is the thief of joy!
A Little More Love
Day 2 of a February full of love, today I again made healthier food choices. I also got on the treadmill and did some walking. How did you show yourself some love today? Matt and I are both trying to make better choices. We started yesterday, and he promptly woke up this morning and announced… Continue reading A Little More Love
A February Full of Love
“Me” time is not selfish, it is necessary!!!
What is it about the beach…
Why is it that at the beach I feel so connected to God. Forget the fact that we are in a global pandemic (that I am so sick of messing up everyones life), the most politicized Presidential election of all time, raising 5 teenagers, major surgery, and dealing with aging in laws who can no… Continue reading What is it about the beach…
The healing is the hardest
5 weeks ago at 45 years old, I had a total hysterectomy. I have had issues for years and my doctor and I tried every way possible to avoid this as long as we could. But it was affecting my daily life and was becoming an problem in many different ways. So add in a… Continue reading The healing is the hardest
Are you enough?
Okay, today I am just going to be real. I feel inadequate. I feel like I am not enough! I feel like I am constantly letting someone down. I am overwhelmed. Life as a mother and wife is tough stuff! No one can prepare you for days like I had today. The hardest part, it… Continue reading Are you enough?
Sowing tears and reaping joy 