The saying goes, "when one door closes another door opens."  But, happens when you feel like all the doors have closed.  I say, you keep on going. 

In our everyday life, men are far and few between who really build each other up in God's word and name.  This has been a prayer.  I wanted my husband to have some of the same things that I have.  I have awesome women who pour into my life.  Some are online.  Some are in bible study.  Some are miles and miles away so we chat over the phone or through texting.  I know the value of not doing life alone and having confidants that share the same beliefs.

After chatting with myself and praying, I headed over to YouTube and watched a few moms share their homeschooling story.  It helped.  Hearing their stories and learning about the new things they are doing with their kiddos definitely helped place a smile on my face.

I have learned that it's okay to step out situations in order for God to do His will. I wanted to control my mother, in particular. I wanted to heal her. So much so that I rarely prayed from my parents. In my little brain, I couldn't fathom "this" prayer being answered. I didn't want to be disappointed.

This week many moments put a smile on my face.  Sometimes I take for granted moments of happiness so this week I am documenting a few.