So Grateful

I am so grateful to Sibi for inviting me to join her last night on her blog radio show.  And I am so grateful to God for both bringing us together and guiding us last night. The hour flew by and we had so much we wanted to share.

Right before the show, both of my boys prayed over me (Dave had a business meeting and was not here).  I have to tell you it was one of my most cherished moments as a Mom.  I pray with my hand on their foreheads at night sometimes.  And sometimes Harry does this for me but Will has never done that.  It was truly special.  Maybe that is normal for y'all.  While we are big prayer people here...we don't usually pray like that and teenage boys can be especially reluctant if you know what I mean. {I forgot to add that BOTH of my boys independently prayed that "Mom would not embarrass herself."}

Thank you to all who encouraged us and listened last night. We really hope we helped at least one married couple out there.  In case you missed it, you can listen to the broadcast archived below.

Listen to internet radio with The Pearl on Blog Talk Radio

I wanted to update so I have it for my memory that Kate was SO excited when she woke up the morning after "losing" her first tooth. She ran in my room and asked if it was morning first. Then she ran back to her room to see what the tooth fairy left.  She was thrilled with the gold coin and $ the tooth fairy left but she was over the moon with JOY when she saw a trail of "magic pixie dust" on her pillow (her description).  It looked like very fancy silver glitter to me.  But apparently the tooth fairy left a little trail of it on the pillow and onto the floor.  Kate could even surmise how the tooth fairy entered her room with careful examination. Kate wanted to save the magic pixie dust and she even brought some to show and tell that day:)

A dream come true

{the photo has nothing to do with the post but I took it last night and wanted to post it }

I am so excited that I am almost at a loss for words y'all. Don't worry.  I'll find some. I always do.

Some of you probably have no idea that I have a professional life too because I rarely talk about it (on the blog or in person).  But I have had my Ph.D. for almost 20 years now. I earned my degrees (and yes, if you're doing the math I was 12 ha!) in Marriage and Family Communication and then did a ton of post doc work in counseling.  I was a professor and researcher for many years.  I have published journal articles and a book chapter and I have even won awards for my research on gender differences. And on and off for all these 20 years, I have given workshops, talks and seminars on marriage, family and parenting.  I am also a marriage, parenting and life coach.  There have been some years that I have not worked a lot as I focused on the kids but I have always done some work in this field.

 For as long as I can remember, the one thing I have always wanted to do was be on a radio show where I would help people with marriage and parenting issues. I envisioned a Dr. Laura type show (but I would be warm, attentive and compassionate).  I have always envisioned helping people with problems that troubled them but might not warrant therapy sessions. It has truly been THE thing I have wanted to do my whole life. I even posted about it here 4 and 1/2 years ago.

Well my sweet, wise and encouraging friend Sibi of Pearls and Grace hosts a Christian show on BlogTalkRadio each Monday night. She is incredible!! Sibi is a loving wife and a Mom to six beautiful children.  She is a gifted writer and spiritual speaker.  She has helped many women through her blog and the Pearl Events that she hosts.  Sibi has graciously invited me to be her guest for 2 weeks. Tonight (Monday 9/10) we will talk about marriage.  We know so many people who are really struggling with their marriages.  Our topic is taking your marriage from auto-pilot to intentional.  So, if you think you could use some inspiration for making your marriage stronger, happier and more intentional, please tune in.  Next Monday night, we will be tackling motherhood and parenting issues.  I am just so excited.

So, please tune in TONIGHT (9/10) at  9 p.m. {central time} on the link below.

Marriage ~ Moving From Autopilot To Intentional 09/10 by The Pearl | Blog Talk Radio

You click on the link and listen on your computer.

You can even call in with questions or ask questions after the show on Facebook or Twitter.  I really hope you'll tune in. Sibi is so wise and I really hope we can help some people out there.