by Becky Thompson | Sep 5, 2013 | Devotionals, For Mommas
To my sweet boy after your first day of preschool… What a fun day you had! You were so brave, too. You haven’t been away from momma much… And other than a few close friends and family you definitely haven’t been around many other kids. No daycares...
by Becky Thompson | Sep 1, 2013 | For Mommas, Infertility & Miscarriage, Most Shared
Hope After Miscarriage Author’s Note: This post discusses the details of my miscarriage and may be sensitive for some readers. It was a cool rainy September morning just like this one. On that morning, five years ago, hope was fading and fear was taking over my...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 31, 2013 | Devotionals, Five Minute Friday
Hello all! I am linking up with the folks over at Five Minute Friday, today. Writers from across the globe gather together and all write for five minutes flat on the same subject. Follow this link for more information! This week’s topic. Worship. GO Worship: The...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 30, 2013 | For Mommas, My Life
Our quick trip to the grocery store began like every other. Fights over who got to sit in the “baby” seat and who had to walk or ride in the cart and “can we buy this” and “I want that”… Goodness. I was a frazzled mess as always playing referee and keeping glass...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 28, 2013 | My Life
Well, tonight, after 40 years at KWTV, Oklahoma’s beloved Gary England graced our TV screens from behind the News9 weather desk as the chief meteorologist for the last time. We have known for years the impact that Mr. England has had on the world of meteorology. I am...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 27, 2013 | Devotionals, For Mommas
I cannot tell you all of the things that had to happen to bring me to a place of deep sorrow on a night last fall, but I can tell you that my heart was forever changed in a moment. Growing up in an evangelical Christian home, I have always had a “pro-life” position on...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 23, 2013 | Marriage, My Life
Dear 19 year old bride with love in your eyes… What a beautiful wedding day! It really couldn’t have been better. The powerless reception hall and the standing water on the indoor dance floor were a little unexpected. Of course, no power meant dinner by...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 23, 2013 | For Mommas, My Life
Tonight, I decided to participate in a blogger link-up where quick writing gals share their thoughts over the same topic in just five minutes flat. It really got my creative juices flowing, and I cannot tell you how many times I wanted to stop my timer! It was...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 21, 2013 | Devotionals, My Life
This is becoming a trend in my life recently… and I love it. I was getting dressed a few mornings ago while God and I were having a little conversation. I will be honest. It was mostly me talking. He’s really gracious like that. He lets me talk and talk...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 21, 2013 | Devotionals, My Life
A couple of weeks ago, my husband had an appointment in a city 2 hours away… in a different state… and the kids and I decided to go with him. We were finishing up our trip and stopped to get some ice cream. At the restaurant, my husband and I both took...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 13, 2013 | For Mommas, Steals Deals and Giveaways
I have been looking forward to spending the day with my new friend, Jessica, since I officially announced her to be the winner of the first Mommy Makeover Contest. If you missed the details as to how she entered and won, you can click HERE! Jessica’s dear...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 6, 2013 | Most Shared
My husband and I were on our way to a simple date night last Saturday. It was one of the first we have been on in a while. He has been working just under 2 hours away from home and the long drives and hard days drain on him. I was excited to spend time with him. Even...
by Becky Thompson | Aug 2, 2013 | Devotionals
You know it is going to be an interesting day when God tells you to put your anointing oil in your diaper bag. Okay, so I can hear some of you now saying, “Umm wait… what does she mean ‘God tells you?’” So, a few years ago… 8 to be exact… I spent my summer...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 30, 2013 | Devotionals, My Life
GOATHEADS A few nights ago my husband was dutifully mowing the backyard while the kids and I were playing on the back porch. My husband tells me over the roar of the mower… “I found the stickers.” Here in NW Oklahoma, everything that will get stuck to...
by Becky Thompson | Jul 30, 2013 | My Life
It has been two weeks since my last post. Yes. I know that you are capable of looking at a calendar and seeing how long it has been. I am pointing out the obvious. I just thought I would catch you up on the last few weeks of life on this end of the computer. I have...
