from seed to sprout to lifestyle
Get to know Mama X through her thoughts, photos, and passions.
I cannot believe I have made it to 100 posts! I cannot believe it has taken me two years to get to 100, haha. Most of all, I cannot believe that I have been blogging for TWO whole years! Photo by Daria Shevtsova on Pexels.com And two years later, I have come to a turning … Continue reading 100th Post! The News: I’m Cancelling mama-equis.com
I had to dive into the Word of God today to be reminded how important faith is. Have faith in God. Be faithful in prayer. With love, Mama X
We were talking about quiet times with God earlier this week at community group. It quickly became evident that everyone had different ideas about devotionals. One of the leaders gave some good advice to those who weren't sure about the purpose behind devotion or how exactly to go about quiet time with God. She told … Continue reading Doing it Your Own Way
Wow, my first Mothers Day!
Creativity is about flexing the muscles of our own soul.
I'm a single mom and I never wanted to be.
I spent 14 hours in active labor. I was in what they call "Labor Land." Which means that everything in the real world was blurred by complete immersion into my body. The sensations take over your whole body so there is no ability to recognize and interpret the surrounding environment. And it's true, people will … Continue reading Labor of Love
So, one thing I’ve really learned to prioritize throughout this pregnancy is myself! I realized how much I gave away to activities, events, people, habits, etc. that were not building me. I’ve always preferred my alone time but the reality that I will be forever responsible of a little life has taught me that I … Continue reading Slowly but surely
I must vent... Pregnancy brain, mommy brain, whatever this jello inside my skull is doing, has confused me to no avail.
It only took me about a week of mental preparation to make my Christmas cards. Yay we did it! Ever since I can remember, I've always enjoyed making Christmas cards for my family. Not only do I put effort into the crafting (which is by no means spectacular), but I always aim to write personal … Continue reading Handmade Christmas Cards
