The Titus 2:4 Project - Women Mentoring Women

Today is selfishly all about me. I'm going to do pretty much what I want today. I slept in. I had my coffee and prayer time, my Bible reading time... still time for some yoga out on the deck in the fresh morning air and some Bible study. I might cut some grass (I really enjoy cutting grass!)  And spend some time in the hammock for an afternoon siesta. I have planned to have a few girlfriends over for some much deserved and seriously needed Girl Time.  Just to be in the presence of godly friends is good for the soul. God created me with a need to be surrounded by people more often than not. There are times when I want to be alone - but that's the exception, not the rule. I've heard many times throughout the Mary Kay world, that we become like the five people we spend the most time with. Motivational speaker, Jim Rohn, said that we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. And I've always believe this thought to be true. I've made it a hab...

Today's post is coming to you live from the dusty pit, trackside at Round 4 of the MWXC circuit at Fallen Rock campground in Brazil, Indiana. Only Jake is racing today because Caleb's bike has an oil leak. I am sort of glad because there was a couple of crashes at the starting line. Once the dust cleared and all the riders were safely accounted for, I whispered a prayer of thanks to God that my baby wasn't out there. I'm amazed at the physical strength it takes theses guys (or gals) to ride this 8 or 9 mile track through the woods,  creeks, hills and fields.  They pass by us every 20 minutes or so,  pitting for water or gas as needed. Each time they pass, they are dirtier and the exhaustion shows in their muddy faces. It can be heart wrenching, as a mother, to watch. The hardest part for me are the minutes in between, when you wait...Praying to see that familiar number plate through the cloud of dust and know that your child has made it safely another lap around. ...