Front Parking Spot - A Break in the Clouds of 2020

The other day I saw a T-shirt that summarized the feelings of many about 2020. It was the Grinch holding a mask instead of an ornament with the words “2020, Stink, Stank, Stunk” front and center.

It is undeniable that many people have suffered extreme circumstances of great loss, whether it was medically, financially, or personally. My heart goes out to each person who has dealt with the wrath of 2020. My prayer is that through it all they develop a closer bond with our Lord, Jesus Christ, who maintains His dominion over our world, and will always remain on His throne.

What about the moments of this year, where the clouds broke and the sun shone through? There are many bright sides of 2020 if we really reflect and think about it. Here are seven shining moments of a dark year from my perspective.

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One Minute Mama - Learning

One Minute Mama- Learning

Watching my granddaughter learn has been very insightful. Maybe it’s because I’m Grandma and I can look at things from a different perspective than a busy Mom. In every waking moment a child learns and reacts, some are good responses and some need adjustment. Anna R. from New Jersey has some great advice to new Moms. She states, “Try to look at things through your child’s eyes when you are feeling frustrated with them. They are constantly growing and changing, and pausing to remember that they are still learning how to cope with the big world puts things into perspective.”

This straight forward advice is key to remember when raising toddlers.

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Front Parking Spot - Better Not Bitter

With the looming presidential election, every person you speak to has a strong political opinion. The passionate viewpoints, on each side, have their own sources to back up their beliefs. These claims have the ability to divide friends, ruin relationships and cause serious anxiety and depression when debated. It can easily become a dark, ominous, worry cloud over our psyche and create a root of bitterness and fear in our spirits. How do we break this bondage?

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One Minute Mama - Asking for Help

One Minute Mama – Asking for Help

Let’s face it, Moms are superheroes. They seem to tackle it all and add more to their plates. They are quite independent and are always ready to help others and offer advice. Moms juggle childcare, work, home balance and being a wife, just to name a few. They are “givers” to every one around them but what happens when they need help? They need to learn how to receive and ask for help.

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