There are some days that leave you in tears on your drive home, scratching your head and wondering "why"? Maybe "why not me" or "why them" or "why did they think that was an appropriate way to do that"? Today was one of those days.I've been trying to find a way to balance fighting/standing up for myself at work, and being humble. Today it was impossible. After being asked to plan a meeting for the officers of the bank, and being put on a committee made up of all male officers and two other women who were not officers, I poured time, effort, creativity, and anxiety into it only to be slapped in the face. The supervisors of the two non-officer women PROMOTED THEM DURING THE MEETING! What? Why? ... View the Post
Nasdaq!
Life has been absolutely crazy lately. My latest work adventure was a trip to NYC on October 19th to join the bank's BOD and Executives to ring the closing bell at NASDAQ! What a blessing - and a once in a lifetime experience. I'm not sure there are many people who can claim to have done something like that before the age of 30, and without being an executive!I'm so blessed to have my job. Even though my boss can annoy me and I'm under a lot of stress because of how well the bank is doing (more business = more work), I'm honored that my boss fights to make sure that the "higher ups" consider me a rising star. I don't know that I would have had these opportunities or been able to grow ... View the Post
Psalm 19:14
"Let the words of my mouth And the meditations of my heart Be acceptable in your sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer" I love that verse so much! Not only because I have it memorized from my days at Wayne Presbyterian (they would pray it over their sermons every Sunday), but also because it's the focus verse for "Me, Myself, and Lies," the new Bible study I'm doing with my siestas ;) Plus, it's the prayer of my heart recently to really be able to glorify God with everything I do - including what I say and think! Yesterday I had some really wonderful time with a dear friend. We went on a walk to chat and catch up, and ended up caught in a thunderstorm! We were soaked through ... View the Post
Too much
I think I might be trying to take on too much. Not at work, or at home, but with..of all things..Bible study! I came away from the Living Proof Live conference so energized and with a new desire for God's word that I've decided to sign up for everything that comes my way. I'm in the middle of Victoriously Frazzled, an amazing study that is SO perfect for my life right now, and I'm also working through The Love Dare journal (based off of the Fireproof book/movie). Now that is a tough one - I'm being challenged more than I thought with that study, but I feel like God is really going to bless my marriage through it. And of course, since I just adore Beth Moore (random note: went home for lunch ... View the Post
And I’m Back!
What a wonderful vacation! Exactly what I needed. I never would have guessed that our trip to Colorado would have resulted in such a blessed reconnection with God and with DH...we spent every morning and evening in prayer together, thanking God for the gorgeous creation we were able to enjoy. There is nothing quite like a drive up to Pike's Peak hearing "He can move the mountains" on K-Love! You are glorious, Lord!Our trip started on Tuesday when my grandparents drove us to Aloft, our hotel in Philly outside the airport. I wish I would have gotten some photos - this place was awesome! DH called it "Euro-modern" - whatever it was, it was great! Our room was pretty small though, so I was happy ... View the Post