I’m A Strange Mom

May 11, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

Fun Friday: Arizona Camp and John Wayne

April 6, 2018April 6, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 4 Comments

I grew up with him. John Wayne movies were numero-uno in my midwestern house. Dad liked the Duke. Somehow, John Wayne always saved the day. With his gravelly voice (it sounded like rocks slowly rolling down a hill) John said the right thing (even if it was in an awkward man’s man way) Best of … Continue reading Fun Friday: Arizona Camp and John Wayne

Monday Moods: Choose JOY!

March 5, 2018March 5, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

I’m my own biggest joy-robber. I forget I’ve got joy inside me. Joy’s an inside job. It comes, free of charge, when we embrace the awesome love of Jesus. Nothing can take it away. But I forget. Good thing the Joshua Tree reminds me of joy, hope and strength. I’m glad they haven’t changed the … Continue reading Monday Moods: Choose JOY!

Pause to Paint: I’m done!

March 1, 2018June 21, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

I’m messy. I’m tired. I’m grateful. I’m done. As I painted my daughter’s room, I started getting depressed. - Why am I covering up my kid’s life? - Just because clouds and glowing stars are scratched and marred, does that mean I have to clean it up? I sighed. Help me out, God. “Be grateful.” … Continue reading Pause to Paint: I’m done!

Happy Monday to the Tired!

January 22, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 6 Comments

Happy Monday! - A big shout out to the terrific, but tired...the wonderful, but weary! My Monday Moods Post is a tribute to YOU! This post’s for YOU if you’ve... ___tackled so many projects over the weekend, you’re tired today ___stayed up all night with a cranky baby, only to be greeted at dawn by … Continue reading Happy Monday to the Tired!

Life Lists: Six things your children need

January 18, 2018January 18, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

My kids are grown and probably coping with the myriad of mistakes this cracked pot made as their mom, but, in spite of this, I’d like to share a Kid’s Life List. This list is evidence: those who cannot do, teach (or write blogs). Six things your children need: 1.___Faith - Be sure to live it … Continue reading Life Lists: Six things your children need

Type A Travels: White Sands National Monument

January 17, 2018January 18, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 5 Comments

Tent Trip to the Moon...and Back Brad was ecstatic. He talked fast. “...and we get to hike into the white sands desert and we can’t leave after sunset and if we find an explosive device we can’t touch it!” Brad’s eyes glowed with excitement. What in the world was he talking about? I got an uneasy … Continue reading Type A Travels: White Sands National Monument

Ten things I need to avoid (and how God will help me)

January 10, 2018January 13, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

I need help! 2018 has brought me ten things to avoid. Now I’m lookin in the Book for help. In the next few weeks, I’ll be breakin this list down with the help of God. I’m checkin out the verses on my list. Maybe you’d like to check out the verses? Let me know what God … Continue reading Ten things I need to avoid (and how God will help me)