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

Canceling my Pity Party

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

I’m sad! I don’t think she likes me. Drat! I am so stupid! I made a mistake. Poop! I forgot where I put my keys. Darn! I think I’m gaining weight. Sigh! He didn’t even notice all the work I did. Boohoo! That didn’t turn out the way I wanted it to. Geesh! Keep it … Continue reading Canceling my Pity Party

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

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

A Message from my Dog

June 4, 2019June 4, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 5 Comments

A Message From My Dog — Tate taught me a God lesson today: “Stay close to your Master.” My dog has sad brown eyes. His furry ebony face is flecked with white brought on from more than 10 years of running in farm fields. Tate’s an old dog. We’re taking Tate on a long road … Continue reading A Message from my Dog

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