Inspiration

Do Not Apologize For Who You Are!

Oh darling, don't you know that who you are is the most amazing and fabulous gift to the world? Who you are is full of wonder and possibility. You deserve to be loved and fulfilled in what you do. I know it's tough many days. I know some of you are not in an ideal… Continue reading Do Not Apologize For Who You Are!

Living With Gusto

I’m An Overcomer

Having children with special needs is such a challenge! But one thing I've learned....it keeps us TOTALLY dependent on God. No way can I be "in control" because in the blink of an eye, our life could be in shambles.   There are days my prayer has been, "Oh God, oh God, oh God" because… Continue reading I’m An Overcomer

Inspiration

Choosing Joy

"Joy" is one of my favorite words. Even when life is a disappointment or a trial, we can still have a consistent joy. I believe that joy is that which runs deep in our spirit, and it flows from gratitude and appreciation, and the ability to recognize and cultivate them. Sometimes having joy requires making the… Continue reading Choosing Joy

Living With Gusto

I’ll Love You Forever

One year. One year since I kissed you goodbye and watched you leave us. My heart hurts in missing you. My arms long to hug you. My soul needs to talk with you. I love you with all my heart, sweet sister.   Your leaving taught me two very important things: 1) To celebrate myself.… Continue reading I’ll Love You Forever

Living With Gusto

Our Eyes Need Beauty

Where do you create or write or work or dream or plan? Do you have spots of beauty in your home or workplace? We are created in God's image and I know He loves beauty.  Just look at His creations! Our eyes and spirits need beauty because we are created to appreciate it.     I… Continue reading Our Eyes Need Beauty

Living With Gusto

Joy? Yes, joy!

Have you ever had one of those days where you were just filled with joy? Today was that kind of day for me. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful 30 degrees! Almost shirt-sleeve weather! I had to go grocery shopping, which I detest! But I had decided to treat myself with flowers.… Continue reading Joy? Yes, joy!

Mimi's Messages

I’m Going Live! Check It Out!

Oh my gosh I'm so excited! Deborah St. Hilaire from Bay City is interviewing me, live, tonight on her Divalution Radio! Check it out. 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) on W4DIVAS.com.  It should be a good time. 🙂   Also, we will meet early and collaborate about holding women's small group meetings at her amazing studio/storefront/gathering space. This… Continue reading I’m Going Live! Check It Out!

Living With Gusto

It’s Your Time!

  Sorry, guys. This one's for the Passionistas. But feel free to rock YOUR 2017 too!! Love and sparkles, Passionista Mimi  

Words To Help

I’m a Warrior, Not A Worrier!

Today my friend's situation reminded me of the need for this card. There are a bunch of things pressing in on me and my brain is in a tizzy (southern expression for going crazy).    *I'm trying to get a seat belt installed before heading south. I had to cut it because my son became… Continue reading I’m a Warrior, Not A Worrier!

Mimi's Messages

Eighteen Days of Whew!

Whew, what a crazy, busy last few weeks! From November 9 to 26 I was rarely home! In that two and a half weeks I: had four days of vendor shows, including three setup-and-takedowns taught reading to kindergarteners for four days, drove to Kentucky and back (7 hours one way) to celebrate Thanksgiving with my… Continue reading Eighteen Days of Whew!