I turned 30 yesterday so I’ve been reflecting! My 20’s were filled with more twists and turns than I would have ever imagined, but one thing I can say is that I learned a lot! I’d be surprised if another decade is filled with as much growth as my 20’s. Here are my top 20 lessons from my 20’s: 1. Jesus is real. My life was completely changed when I gave my life to Christ. I don’t even want to think about the direction that my life would have gone (or continued to go) had I not accepted Christ. This was by far the best decision that I made…
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FAMILY & MOTHERING: Happy Mother’s Day To Me!
I was just about to fall into a deep sleep when I heard a pitiful “mooommma” from the bathroom. I walk in and this is what I see. Immediately I start laughing. Why? Because it’s Mother’s Day and I’m caring for a sick kid and cleaning up a bathroom full of thick vomit. Happy Mother’s Day to me! Of course I have compassion on my baby so I start tending to her needs and she starts apologizing. I let her know that it is okay! I then said “Happy Mother’s Day To Me!” and we both laugh. She knows its all good, and I know thats why I’m here-…
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COLLEGE UPDATE: Today I Received My Bachelor’s Degree
Today I received my bachelor’s degree in communications with honors- cum laude. Yesterday I was honored as the outstanding graduate from the communications department. Last Friday I married my best friend. And last month I birthed my second daughter. I say all that not too brag on myself, but to brag on my God. He is so good to me and anything is possible with Him. I mean anything. Sometimes we go through seasons when it seems that nothing goes right, but we have to keep going. I’ve admitted that to all of my readers. I’ve never claimed to have a perfect life, but I must stay honest and admit…
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3 DAYS OF MARRIAGE: I’m About To Cry
Sometimes you get so used to the hurts and disappointments that happiness surprises you. You’re so accustomed to people leaving that you can’t believe that someone will always be there. As I write I’m about to cry. I feel like crying because I’m so happy and honestly I’m in awe. I’m in awe that I was married on Friday. I’m in awe that my dream has finally come to a reality (thank you Francesca for the perfect wording). I’m in awe that I have everything I wanted in my husband. I didn’t settle. I am so thankful to God. I never desired to be a wife before I gave…
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Dear Margo Blue,
Dear Margo Blue, You did a whole lot- a lot of good and a lot of bad, but I’m so proud of you for learning. You experienced a lot in life at an early age but the good thing is that you matured early. Your 20’s were a mess! You jacked up ALOT, girl! But again I’m proud of you for learning. You truly learned a lot, and those learnings came with a lot of losses and a lot of tears. But you got thorugh it- you are so strong. 25 was an outstanding year for you. At 25 you gave your life to Christ and you were…
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Lord I Thank You: 8 Things
As I ended my day I realized I hadn’t wrote in my personal journal in some time so I pulled it out and just began to write. I wrote the date, titled it “God Time” (as I regularly do) and I began to write 8 things I’m thankful to the Lord for. I decided I would share this because sometimes we don’t take notice to the little things that Jesus does for us. Lord, I thank you: 8 Things I’m Thankful For 1. Everything. I live a comfortable life. I’m blessed, and although my life isn’t perfect, I realize the difference that Jesus makes. My life today is much…
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I Pulled Over To Write: 5 Things On My Mind
I’m driving listening to “The Body” by Wale and I was inspired to write, so here I am.. You know I love lists so let’s go! 5 things on my mind right now: 1. Happiness, or anything worthwile, will not be handed to you. Worthwhile things require work. Don’t believe me? Check out depression statistics. Happiness doesn’t always come easy. 2. Don’t force things. I’m learning to give up control when it comes to so many things. I can only do so much, and I’m learning to not expect myself to handle everything. I can’t force people to understand me or to do anything else for that matter. This…
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Expecting Keziah: Grateful To God For My New Life
In 2013 I was down & depressed, but now in 2015 I feel extremely blessed. I am so grateful to God for my new life. It’s funny how we never know what’s in front of us, all we can do is pray and hope for the best. My life has not been easy, I’ve cried so many tears; but I can sincerely say that I’m moving into a new stage and I’m truly thankful. If we look within and change ourselves, we set ourselves up for some wonderful things. Change is the hard part, though, and I believe it’s where most of us short-change ourselves. We’d rather stay the same and accept what we know as…
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MARRIAGE & FAMILY TIPS: Marry before kids
I don’t think we always understand how huge it is to have someone’s child. Our culture has told us that it’s okay to have children outside of wedlock, and although it certainly happens, it should never be our goal. The goal should be to marry before kids. Having kids with someone keeps you connected to them, even when you’d like to disconnect the relationship. When you have kids with someone they are entitled to a certain level of knowledge about your life that they probably wouldn’t have if you didn’t have a kid(s) together. It’s important to remember that if you are no longer with the kid’s mother or father then…
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About Margo: 10 Things I’ll Always Do
I got this idea from another writer so I decided I’d write my own list. Here goes! 10 Things I’ll Always Do: 1. Pray. I’ll always want to revere God above everything and remember that He is all that, not me. 2. Read. I love learning and I’ll always want to read, especially autobiographies and basically anything that’ll help me grow. 3. Be loud. I talk loud, I laugh loud, I’m just loud. I don’t want to be obnoxious but I do always want to be me and being me is being rather loud. 4. Compliment. I try to be an intentional complimenter (yes I just made this word up). I…
