Making the decision to start a blog has been an interesting process. I struggled mostly with wondering if I would even have the time for it, and truth be told, I probably don’t, but I have a need for an outlet. Being a stay-at-home mom isn’t for the faint of heart. Hanging out with the kids 24/7 has many rewards, but in addition to caring for them, there is always something to be cooked or cleaned or a diaper needing to be changed or someone needing to be chauffeured to baseball practice. It can all become very overwhelming and time quickly slips through your fingers. Before you know it, the sun is beginning to set and it’s time to rest your head and mentally run through tomorrow’s to-do list which doesn’t make for the best night’s sleep. I think what finally convinced me to start on this journey was my own need to write; to be candid and put my thoughts and feelings out there so that perhaps not only could I give some encouragement to those who are in a similar season of their life, but to encourage myself as well. We all need a pep talk and a little encouragement from time to time. My goal for this blog is for it to be a place where the reader can have that “Oh, my gosh, I know just what she is talking about!” moment because at that point, we feel connected and loneliness becomes a fleeting emotion. Knowing someone else out there is going through the exact same things can be quite comforting. I want to share my thoughts on a number of topics that anyone with a family could appreciate. So with that being said, I guess I should give a brief introduction of myself to those who aren’t familiar with me.
My name is Jennifer (please, call me Jen) and I’m 32 years young. I was born and raised in South Louisiana (Geaux Tigers!), but have made Houston my home. My husband’s name is Anthony and we’ve been happily married for 8 ½ years. We have three amazing children named Aidan (7), Ethan (4) and Isabella (21 months). Reading, writing and traveling are some of my biggest passions. Oh, and food. I love, love, love food. Could you expect anything less from a Cajun? My time is best spent being with the ones that I love. I have a wonderful group of friends who help me to stay grounded. Most importantly, I have a strong love for my Creator for without Him, I am but dust. You’ll see in many of my posts that I will include how faith plays a huge part in my life and God willing, it’ll inspire you to turn your eyes to Him in not only the trying times, but the joyous ones as well. Be a blessing to someone today and happy reading!
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