Thoughts of an Angel Mommy, Chapter Five

  When First United Methodist Church Blue Springs gave these to the kiddos at the beginning of their school year, I was reassured that we were at the place we were meant to be. I still feel that and thankful for the community, friendships, support, spiritual guidance, joy, love, encouragement, and peace; attending this church has brought us. Happy Pride Month, dear friends, family, and those I’ve not met! May this be a gentle, joyful month for you, and that you feel you can celebrate your unique and beautiful individuality. (Photo featuring a backpack tag that has rainbow colors, that to me, represents pride; and it says “you are loved” in all caps.)

  Service today at First United Methodist Church Blue Springs , was just what I needed. I’m fortunate that many of the monthly topics and sermons, have been a positive and a meaningful view that feels like it connects to what’s happening in my life. It’s calming to know I’m finding what helps ease my heartache through grief and becoming the spiritually enlightened person I’ve always wanted to be. Photo featured is of today’s scripture. “John 4:13-15 CEB 13 Jesus answered, "Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again, 14 but whoever drinks from the water that I will give will never be thirsty again. The water that I give will become in those who drink it a spring of water that bubbles up into eternal life." 15 The woman said to him, "Sir, give me this water, so that I will never be thirsty and will never need to come here to draw water!"” This was a message I needed to hear, as it connected to what was happening in this person’s life. Three takeaways from to...

 Originally shared from my Facebook Page, Holding Onto Hope . February 21st, 2023. Click here to see the original Facebook post .  " Hello and good afternoon. I hope today finds you as well as can be. I wanted to do something today that is a little out of my comfort zone, make a video and sing a song. This video is unedited, and me. Nervous, anxious, self-conscious, and rusty vocals. No filters, no makeup, and no prep time beforehand. *Editing to add that this is more just myself talking, as I forgot that melody part way through the song, so thanks for listening.* My heart has a large great of thanks to our friends who invited us to First United Methodist Church Blue Springs , one year ago was our first visit, and we have been attending ever since. I feel like a part of a caring, compassionate community, my spiritual family, and thankful to be a part of a wonderful Life Group of parents. Even my kiddo is growing spiritually as person and I enjoy watching him as he figures out...