by Alicea Jones | Mar 21, 2020 | Worry
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Phil 4:6-7, NIV) It’s...
by Alicea Jones | Feb 4, 2017 | Acceptance
Over the first few years of my child’s life, I tried to be the perfect mom, or at least what I imagined was perfection. I drove myself crazy and into depression, doubting my ability. I was so afraid that I’d forget how long it had been since I’d given her...
by Alicea Jones | Dec 5, 2016 | Acceptance, Uncategorized
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SE5KqmCfi9Y[/embedyt] When my daughter was a baby, I used to panic at the thought of being completely responsible for her well being. Yes, I played God. I placed an enormous (and unnecessary) amount of pressure on myself. Now...
by Alicea Jones | Nov 12, 2016 | Rest
I have 20 minutes before I have to pick up Trey. I could vacuum the lawn or prune the rose bushes but I’ll get to that later. Right now, I’m taking a moment for myself. They don’t come that often!
by Alicea Jones | Oct 23, 2016 | Acceptance
You want someone to know you, really know you and accept you. Not just as a mom but as a person. But exposing yourself is scary. What will people think if they saw all the insecure and imperfect parts of me? The truth is that all of us moms look over our shoulder from...
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