Words of Wisdom

from Amy Stone to me and from me to whoever else needs/wants them.


My talk with her was SO SO good for my soul. She was real and honest just like I like my conversations. Her words came in the perfect time and I know that Jesus orchestrated the whole thing. The things she said are things I don't want to forget. Ever. (I'm going to paraphrase.)


-The devil will use isolation to get you. He's done it to a lot of women I know and he's tried it with me. Sounds like this in your head... "No one understands you", "No one knows how you feel", "No one has ever dealt with that", "No one has been there before". Lies. Don't believe them. There is strength in community, numbers, and sisterhood. If you haven't found "your people" don't stop looking.


-Sometimes I miss half of Sunday School or half of church because I'm nursing Hank. Nursing him is very important for both of us but so is Jesus and corporate worship. I was feeling anxious about never listening to a whole message or lesson. Amy said that I can't "feed" Hank unless I let Him feed me. SO TRUE. Hank is always going to grow and need different things during different phases of his life. I can't stay where I am NOW and be the mom he will need tomorrow, when he's 4, 14, or 21. The next part of what she told me was this: HE knows what 20 minutes you will be in SS or church. HE knows what you need to hear in those minutes. Crying yet? I was. I have found a new class and after one week.... LOVE it. Having a group of ladies you can learn with and be REAL with is vital for life!


That pretty much sums up the things I need not ever forget.