“He already knows my faults, but he loves me anyway.” Amen to that! How very blessed we are.

As far as the writing, keep digging deep! One of the lessons I learned from She Speaks is that we need to remember to write for His glory, not ours…or the praise of others.

Enjoy your 4th. I hope y’all get some time to live in the scenery on your Harleys!

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Be strong for Callie - it is a hard road to travel, but the world will thank you later for raising a confident, self controlled, young Christian lady. Remember that your role with her is as a mother, not her buddy. I think that it hard with an only child. My mom was my only playmate a lot of days, so that confused me… how could we play Barbies one minute then her spank my tail the next?

As for our girls going to different schools… most of the ladies I hang out with are not moms at my kids’ schools if they even have kids at all… so forget that excuse! If we want to get together we have to make it a priority. I find that I have to carve time for myself otherwise the laundry, cleaning, kids, and other “necessary” things will overtake me… so, call me or email me and let’s get together!

I just have to say…you have some great names in your family…Duck and Doodle. I don’t think I’ve ever come across those two names before! When I first read about Duck, I thought you were talking about a duck. You know, the kind that goes…quack-quack! But then again, I’ve been called “slow” a time or two in my life. While I can be “slow” at times, at least I eventually get it! Otherwise there would be cause to worry.

Thanks for stopping by my blog. I’m so glad I visited you! I’ll be back!
blessings,
Micca

but duck is right… the past few posts that have been what YOU wanted to say have stood out.. and you’re blessing people… like me… over and over again….

and shoot me your address… i have a postcard for you…

I am also struggling with the daily commitment to dig deeply into God’s word. I do believe that God had a purpose for each of us to be at that conference, even if we aren’t perfect. I came away with a peace about starting small and building - always building. In fact, I am *not* taking my laptop with me on vacation though I had planned to until just this moment. I’m taking my Bible and a notepad instead. I’m eager to see what God is going to do with this time.

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Thank you for sharing about the She Speaks Conference. I have wanted to go for several years, but in all honesty, did not believe that I was worthy enough to go.

I especially want to thank you (and your husband!) for your comments about writing for other people vs writing for myself and God. I too, have been caught in the trap of writing to please or touch others when my gift is from God and the outcome is His. As of today, my blog (hisinvitation.com) will be written from my heart as His pencil.

I pray that you will continue to write and do whatever God has called you to do.

Be blessed,
Monica