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Quest for Authenticity: August 2008
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Saturday, August 9, 2008. I'd Say It's Time. I finally have a few minutes to myself and decided that it's time for a new blog. Trouble is, I got nothin'. I'm typically one that chews on an idea for a little bit before I put something out there, but this time, I'm just gonna write. But it was my own flesh and blood that did this- and I'm that mom that would be griped out! The range of emotions were almost too much to handle. So what's a girl to do? That said, I think the most encouraging words I heard all...
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Quest for Authenticity: June 2009
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Lately, I've been in a hurry. We've had a lot on our plate, which is to be expected, but my hurry hasn't been very productive. This week it finally caught up to me. Sunday after church, I met up with a sitter (Cassie- love her! To watch the boys while Ricky and I had lunch with some friends. I got Camden out of the car and, while turning to talk to Cassie, shut the door. Only, I didn't get my finger out of the way in time! And it's here where a holy conviction comes in....
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Quest for Authenticity: October 2008
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Thursday, October 2, 2008. However, I've come to realize these last several months that what was lacking was simply authenticity. I had to start by just getting real with myself and being comfortable with the result. So what if I'm not that impressive! Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I need it too! Claremore, OK, United States. Wife to Ricky. Mommy to Camden and Cale. Learning how to be Me. View my complete profile.
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Quest for Authenticity: Pruning
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Thursday, April 30, 2009. Okay, I'm gonna warn you. This is a tough post. I'm not an expert on anything I'm about to write. However, I wanted to share a little thought that came my way this week. I'd love to hear your comments or experiences you may have had with this too! Have you ever been at a place where you felt like you were finally "getting it right"? So if you've found yourself mad and frustrated because you're in a place like this. Take heart! Oh, Amy, I found this post to be so encouraging...
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Quest for Authenticity: A Few of My Favorite Things...
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009. A Few of My Favorite Things. In the last several weeks, things have been a little crazy. I spoke for the first time on Mother's Day. It was an experience that I truly cherished, although I was insanely nervous about it. Two days later, I found myself in an ER after experiencing what we now figure to be an anxiety attack. Me? 160;An anxiety attack? Laying my head down on the pillow to drift asleep. That first sip of a tall caramel mocha (Starbucks, of course). The moment peopl...
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Quest for Authenticity: April 2009
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Thursday, April 30, 2009. Okay, I'm gonna warn you. This is a tough post. I'm not an expert on anything I'm about to write. However, I wanted to share a little thought that came my way this week. I'd love to hear your comments or experiences you may have had with this too! Have you ever been at a place where you felt like you were finally "getting it right"? So if you've found yourself mad and frustrated because you're in a place like this. Take heart! Thursday, April 23, 2009. Not So Much Afraid.
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Quest for Authenticity: The Easy Road
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Friday, April 10, 2009. I've been doing some thinking lately about this "quest for authenticity". It seems like I end up talking about it to so many people around me. We all struggle at some level with happily being who are. My journey has certainly been a long one. . My issues with a low self-image and insecurity became so severe in college that my roommate (psych major, no less) told me I should get professional help! 160;what if I don't care enough about what I say and sound like an idiot? Your po...
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Quest for Authenticity: July 2008
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008. Because it's been so long since I last posted, I will give this update.I am inadvertently. Growing corn in my flower bed. Last April, I was being a nice little green girl and planted some flower seeds on Earth Day. As they were sprouting, I noticed some other long, leafy something sprouting as well. Being the non- gardener. You might be like me and wear about a million different hats- wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend,. How do I keep from losing myself in all of this? I hav...
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Quest for Authenticity: May 2009
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Wednesday, May 27, 2009. A Few of My Favorite Things. In the last several weeks, things have been a little crazy. I spoke for the first time on Mother's Day. It was an experience that I truly cherished, although I was insanely nervous about it. Two days later, I found myself in an ER after experiencing what we now figure to be an anxiety attack. Me? 160;An anxiety attack? Laying my head down on the pillow to drift asleep. That first sip of a tall caramel mocha (Starbucks, of course). The moment peopl...
