The Big Three At 63…or…Advice to the 63 Year Old ME

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 10 Comments

OK...I admit it. Today is my 63rd birthday. This morning I took one look at myself in the mirror and groaned. Truth be told, I was feeling a little sorry … Continue reading The Big Three At 63…or…Advice to the 63 Year Old ME

Mom Tips…from Gran

August 13, 2019August 13, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 4 Comments

Wowsers! Whoopee! The Type A Lady is going to be a grandma! I’m over the top excited and as always, overthinking the process. (After all, I’m Type A!) I’m not sure about this grandma stuff...I’m even rethinking the name...but I LOVE the concept! GRAN! That’s it! I’ll be “GRAN” in tribute to my great grandmother … Continue reading Mom Tips…from Gran

Tips to Deal With Life’s Floods

July 17, 2019July 17, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 21 Comments

My Sunday hike by the flooding Mississippi got me thinking. We all experience floods in our lives: unexpected situations which sweep through our lives, uprooting routine and confusing our plans. Sometimes all we can do is hold on, tread water... and pray. We can be flooded with fear, flooded with pain, even flooded with joy. … Continue reading Tips to Deal With Life’s Floods

Talking without Turning Off

July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

I couldn’t take notes fast enough. Craig Hill’s dynamic presentation, “Supernatural Relationships” was burning up my CD player. Wowsers! —Was I ever convicted! I figure if I can relate, so can you. My hubby and I don’t always communicate well. Same with my kids. We need help. Here’s what I’ve learned from “Supernatural Relationships” (In … Continue reading Talking without Turning Off

Tools to Avoid Traps

June 18, 2019July 9, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

The Type A Lady has been struggling lately. What is it? Why am I shipwrecked and emotional? I am falling for some devilish traps. So...today I share my checklist for overcoming traps which distract: Before you get trapped in discouragement, STOP. Ask yourself, “What am I believing?” Then... search for God’s answer, … Continue reading Tools to Avoid Traps

Five Tips to Cope with Worry

April 28, 2019April 28, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

Are you a worrier? The Type A Lady is a worrier. I tend to take on other people’s problems. Worry is my watchword. Heartache is my hangup. Now, as a Christian, God calls me to care. But, when I’m conquered by concern, petrified by problems and distracted by distress. I’m not useful to God. I’m … Continue reading Five Tips to Cope with Worry

Fearless

January 12, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

Get it together in 2019, Type A Lady! (AKA - Laurie, the forgetful 62 year old) This new year, I want to tackle each day like a warrior maiden! Laurie is ready for adventure! … Continue reading Fearless