Here we go!

I am at a “transitional” phase in life.  In so many areas, I find myself where I’ve never been before, and so many of my grammy/mommy friends feel that way, as well (which is actually pretty exciting, isn’t it?)  It’s much more fun to go through things with friends - which is why I’m inviting you along!  We will talk about all kinds of “grammy” things - from myths about being a grammy, to health issues, to wearing age-appropriate clothing (one of my favorites!!).  This is going to be fun!

Erwin McManus is a man who listens to God and is being used by Him to communicate in an awesome way.  I recently read a great quote by him:

We only truly come to know ourselves in the context of others. The more isolated and disconnected we are, the more shattered and distorted our self-identity. We are not healthy when we are alone. We find ourselves as we connect to others. Without community we don’t know who we are.

It’s my goal that we can share ideas, ups, downs, and at the end of the day, help each other stay connected and grow in our walk with God.  Why is that a big deal?  And why now?  Because for me, and for many of my friends, Life in the Grammy Lane is both wonderful AND painful - all at once!  Together, we can unpack the truth about Life in the Grammy Lane - things we never knew Grammies worried about until now, learning how to deal with each day with grace, but most importantly, challenge each other to see God in each situation, and to look more like Him every day!  After all, we are in the middle of leaving a legacy!

So, a little introduction.  The short version:

I am 

• a wife, married to Tony, who is truly my best friend
• a mom to the two most incredibly beautiful and gifted daughters in the world!
• a grammy/gigi to Clara, Tucker and Lincoln 
• a former paralegal, now the small groups director at our amazing church
• a daughter, step-daughter, daughter-in-law, mother-in-law, sister, cousin, niece

Those phrases help to describe me - but they don’t define me.  I’ve come to understand so clearly in the last several months that the only words that truly should define us are “Christ Follower.”  If we can get that part right, focus on Him, everything else in life will make more sense and we will be better equipped to face whatever life brings.  Really.  No pain, no illness, no disappointment, no grief, is a surprise for Him, or is too big for Him to handle.  We can rest in that knowledge.

More in days to follow!