Wednesday, April 30, 2008

It's officially spring

It's been a few weeks since I talked to everybody, and today is as good a day as any to rectify that. We've been extremely busy with the book signing (which, by the way, was a huge success), the promotion tour, speaking engagements, and planning our next event.

We're hosting a brunch on May 31st, which will be a means of organizing other MOMs to unite for one common goal-to be there for our children. "Ask Mama E" is the coaching division of In Him Ministries, organized solely to address the issues and concerns of the 18-35 year old population. I recognize that life throws some difficult blows sometimes, and we all need someone to talk to. It occured to me that there are lots of women who share my passion. We want to help you get through some of the murky waters of life.

It is with this in mind, that women from around the city (and eventually, the world) will organize and mobilize our forces so that we can be effective in reaching our children's generation.

Having said this, let me just speak to you today about making wise choices. I remember some things that I've done in my past, which, in retrospect, were not so smart. Quite frankly, some of them were just plain "dumb". All of us have done it, even though we don't always admit it. So let me speak for parents who might not tell you; part of the experience of growing up is making poor choices.

However, at some point we must recognize that we're making these poor choices, and then- stop. It's really that simple: make the decision to think about the decision that you're making. Ask yourself,"What is the consequence of this decision?" If you conclude that you don't want to live with the consequence, then don't do it!

Examples of things that I want you to think about, would be: Who are the People that you spend your time with; How much of yourself do you give to these people; Do your associates have your best interest at heart, or are they unequally benefitting from the friendship?; Do you fall in and out of love?; Are you afraid to be alone?; What is it about yourself that you don't like and why?

Do you make good money decisions? What's your credit report look like? Do you have more CD's (compact disc)in your car, than CD's (certificates of deposit)in the bank?

Do you make and keep regular appointments with your physician? Do you take care of your body, by eating properly and resting appropriately?

I could go on and on - after all, I'm a mom, and that's what we do. :-)
But I'm not just talking because I have nothing better to do; It is my hope that I will cause to think about real life. You're getting older by the day, and these things don't go away. You ultimately will have to live with the decisions you make today.

Give it some thought, and we'll talk again soon.

By the way, if you haven't gotten the book, I really recommend it. It's real easy reading, no super philosophical, super deep stuff- just everyday talk from a mom who cares.