by Becky Thompson | Sep 16, 2013 | Modest Momma Style
So, let’s just pretend that it’s Fall! Across the country, temperatures are plummeting. Folks are buying up fashionable boots and sipping on warm $6 pumpkin drinks. Kids have gone back to school, and it is officially time to start making preparations for...
by Becky Thompson | Sep 14, 2013 | For Mommas, Most Shared
The warm sun shone through the nursery window as I rocked my 5 day old in a plush aqua colored glider. I had rocked in that chair for weeks before my son arrived hoping he might become accustomed to the feel of it. I thought that maybe if he got used the gliding...
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by Becky Thompson | Sep 13, 2013 | Devotionals, Five Minute Friday
I am linking up with the ladies of 5 minute friday today. Writers from across the country all write for five minutes on one specific topic. This week, the prompt is Mercy. I have been playing this encounter over and over in my head all day now… when I found out...
by Becky Thompson | Sep 10, 2013 | Devotionals, For Mommas
*Clomp clomp clomp clomp* “Look, mommy! I pretty just like you.” Her tiny size 6 toddler feet were tucked into the toes of my sparkly flats. She had gone to my closet and pulled them all on her own. She was so proud of herself as she came clomping across the kitchen...
by Becky Thompson | Sep 9, 2013 | Devotionals, My Life
“Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith.” Hebrews 12:1-2 We were sitting on the front porch enjoying playing with chalk. Normal requests for racecars and butterflies had filled...
by Becky Thompson | Sep 8, 2013 | Devotionals, For Mommas
The pool was closing early for the day. We had arrived not long before, and when the announcement was made… I honestly panicked. If you have ever met a toddler, you are surely aware of their extremely delicate dispositions. Basically, they are always one...
by Becky Thompson | Sep 6, 2013 | Devotionals, My Life
Well, it is 10:40. The babies are asleep, and the day is over. I am finally “off-duty” for a minute. All of the day’s “I’ll think about that laters” are bubbling to the surface of my mind like I just dropped Alka-Seltzer into a cup...
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...
