Don't you just LOVE a clean house?! I love it when the carpet is vacuumed and I can see the marks from the vacuum cleaner. Crazy huh? I love to look around and see everything it "its" place; nothing on the floor or on the counter tops, all clothes laundered and put away, soft music playing (Praise & Worship or 'Ol Frank), and no overhead lights on..just lamps. Ahhh. That is bliss for me. As I have said before, it doesn't take much for me to be happy. I would love to say that at any given time you can find my house like that........BUT........you won't.
I love to be around people like that too. You know, the ones that "seem" all put together, but once around them you quickly find out that their "vacuum marks" are not always there. They are the friends that I learn from. The ones that when they reach their limit with stress, seem to go through life with grace and confidence. These incredible ladies will belly laugh, just when satan thinks that they are at their breaking point....and then....POW! Right in his 'ol kisser! He ends up defeated again! When will he ever learn?! Most women will NEVER GIVE UP when they are at the end of their rope. They will keep digging until they can muster up enough strength to silently and oh, so gently raise their hands in praise to their Father. They know that he will always be on their side, their biggest cheerleader.
I want to be that kind of woman. I want to raise my hands in praise in the bad times, as well as the good. The Lord has laid some "ideas" on my heart. Please join me in prayer about these. We need to help lift each other up. These ideas might just help with that.
Have a blessed day in the Lord!!
About Me
- Sherry Jefferson McLaughlin
- South Carolina, United States
- I am a wife, a daughter, a mother, a friend, a nurse and a teacher. I lead a VERY blessed life, full of giggles and humor amidst the choas of daily living. I work full time at a local middle school as their school nurse. I have found that this is a very rewarding mission field for me. I also teach our teen class at church. I have worked with and around young people most of my life and have enjoyed ALMOST every moment of it. lol! I like being outside with my kids. I have found that you don't have to spend a lot of money for entertainment. Kids just like the security that they feel when a parent is close. I got the name for my blog after my mom, her nickname is "Toggie". Her dad named her that at a very young age. She hates it; I love it. My mother is my role model. She tries to find the best in everyone. She is funny and a daughter of courage, faith and love for her Father. I strive daily to become half of the person that she is. My life has had several bumps and blunders, as I'm sure yours has. I just thought I would share some of my life experiences with you. Everyone can use a giggle, a word of faith or the seldom tear now and again, so enjoy..........
Seth and Megan
My Children