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    I’m a huge fan of the National Charity League @nat I’m a huge fan of the National Charity League @nationalcharityleagueinc a mother/daughter service organization like the Junior League, and I always wished we’d had it in Birmingham when my girls were growing up as there are so many benefits. 

Given this, I treasured my time yesterday with the mothers + daughters of 2 NCL chapters in Atlanta: NCL Gardenia (Roswell) and NCL Dunwoody. It was a joy to be with you and share a word with your girls❤️

A big thank you to Maureen Boomhouwer, Tressa Bell, and Amanda Mackay for hosting me and taking great care of me while I was in Atlanta. I sure appreciate you ladies and also applaud the wonderful work you do leading these groups!!!
    In the Kampakis house, every day is a celebration In the Kampakis house, every day is a celebration of girls. I love my 4 daughters and would gladly take more! Happy International Women’s Day!
    Praying for all you parents navigating tryouts thi Praying for all you parents navigating tryouts this month! I know it’s stressful and emotional time🙏🏻

I went through 16 tryouts with my daughters, and they made the teams all but twice. Our child won’t always make the cut - but they can always grow from the experience. They can trust God to open new doors and bring new blessings, because He always will. 

My favorite story happened when my daughter’s best friend didn’t make cheerleading one year due to a mental block. We were heartbroken, but then a month later, she broke a state record in track as she became a pole-vaulting superstar. She eventually got a college scholarship for track to a D1 school, proving that God clearly had another plan!

While Plan B doesn’t always play out this quickly, we can’t trust that God has a plan for every child. So, walk confidently knowing that. Remember that trying out as an act of courage, one that teaches our kids how to be brave and how to perform under pressure - two life skills they’ll benefit from regardless of the outcome🤍
    This message from Father Stavros, a Greek Orthodox This message from Father Stavros, a Greek Orthodox priest in Tampa, is a great one for Lent - and to share with a child who made a mistake.

God’s kindness is meant to lead us to repentance (Romans 2:4). His kindness when we least deserve it – or expect it – is intended to turn us away from sin.

As Father Stavros says, remember the sins of your youth so you don’t repeat them, but be assured that God is focused on how you finish, not how you started. 🕊️ 

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“There is a reason why the military recruits 18-year-olds to join.
 
That’s because the human brain is not fully formed by age 18. The last part of the human brain that forms is the part that controls fear and consequences, which doesn’t form until we are 25.
 
The 18-year-old brain will follow allow a soldier orders without question and “take the hill.”
 
The 40-year-old brain will think “there are guns on that hill and I could die.”
 
This is not any criticism of the military. I am very supportive of the military. But it is one of the reasons that the military recruits younger people.
 
It’s the same with people who are in college who do all kinds of crazy things.
 
Those same people, when they are 40, no longer do those crazy things, or take unnecessary risks and they look back at college and realize what they were doing wasn’t the smartest thing.
 
We all did things in our youth that we wouldn’t do as adults, whether it was taking an unnecessary risk, or doing something wrong that we thought was okay.
 
There is one line from the Fifth Prayer of Holy Unction that has always stood out— “Therefore, O Lord, remember not the sins of our youth.”
 
Each time I pray that I give thought to some of the sins of my youth.  Some were done with immaturity; some were done in ignorance; and some were just plain wrong and I didn’t care.“
    New wallpaper! Sometimes a little fix makes a big New wallpaper! Sometimes a little fix makes a big difference💙🩵
    Moms, are you shopping for a teenage daughter? Do Moms, are you shopping for a teenage daughter? Do you have spring parties, prom, or special events coming up?

If so, check out our ShopMy. My college daughter Sophie helped me create it, and we each add to it. We both like to shop🩵

Comment SHOP and I’ll message you the Cocktail Dresses link (on find it in my bio link👆🏻). 

We also have tabs for Evening Dresses, Summer Vacation, Shoes, and more.  Let us know what you’d like to see!
    After my mom died, someone told me, “Whenever I mi After my mom died, someone told me, “Whenever I miss my mother, I thank God for giving me a great mom.” 

I love this mindset - and I also love the thought of praising God for the gift of good memories. Where would we be without those as we grieve the ones we love?

I hope this encourages you moms to keep up the good work of loving your family well. I promise it’s making a difference, even if it takes years for your kids to see how lucky they are to have you. ❤️
    My college daughter helped me create 7 “Open Me Wh My college daughter helped me create 7 “Open Me When” prayer cards for teen girls.

Originally a pre-order bonus for my teen devo, they’re now published on my Substack, ready to print. 

They cover topics like anxiety, insecurity, happiness, friendships, sadness, jealousy, faith, wisdom, and navigating new seasons. Send them to your college daughter - or share with your teenage daughter at home. On a hard day, putting the right message on her bed with her favorite candy could be exactly what she needs. 

Leave a ❤️ and I’ll message you the link. This article is for paid subscribers, but the first 2 cards are complimentary.
    The older our kids get, the more important & influ The older our kids get, the more important & influential their friends become. Pray for good friends with smart parents who help fill in the gaps when we fall short🙏🏻

*Comment READY and I’ll message you the link for my new bestselling girl mom book, IS YOUR DAUGHTER READY? It help prioritize the 10 essential things to focus on during your child’s 18 years at home.
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