Elevated Mom's Newsletter
April 2016
Stick to the list!
How many times have you made a grocery list and as much as you plan to stick to it, you always add extra things into the shopping cart?
Either you went to the store and you were already hungry or (my favorite), you’ve got one or multiple kids with you…. Hmmm. It never fails how often we try to stick to the plan (list) but something just kind of creeps right in.
It is so beyond easy to get distracted almost as soon as you walk into a store. Usually due to two specific things.
A – You notice things that you should’ve added to your list, but forgot.
B – You sample something yummy on your way from one aisle to the next and realize that you just have to buy it.
I’m always so amazed and tickled by the perfect media/ marketing influences and persuasions. Even the way that they can perfectly rope our little ones in too. Basically we are set up from the beginning, because they’re the best bait to be used against us.
I’ve enjoyed many conversations with Kamy about certain things that I just have to get based upon something that she saw on TV. And she tries so well to get me to give with her perfect sales pitch, and keep in mind that she’s only 4. The best part is when she throws in the, “I wish I could have that” line.
BRILLIANT!
"Jesus completely understands that we often get distracted. In fact, HE had a very specific conversation with Martha about that;"
Luke 10:38-42
At the Home of Martha and Mary
38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”
41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one.[a] Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from.
Isn't it so easy to get distracted from the main source of what we seek... Jesus? The enemy and the world want to provide all kinds of road blocks to detour us from God, when all we really need is Him.
Love,
Renee'
Hope Park Playdate
KID'S PRAYER CORNER
LUNCHTIME PRAYER
Thank you, God
For this food
For rest and home
And all things good
For wind and rain
And sun above
But most of all
For those we love!
Amen!
Mom's Prayer Corner
Dear Lord,
Today, I once again bring my child to You. Please show me how to parent this precious gift that you have given me. Help me to be the best mother that I can be. I pray that Your Holy Spirit will teach me, Your wisdom will guide me, and Your love will move me. Most of all, Lord, I give this child to You. Please make him/her a servant after Your own heart.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen
Family Recipe
6 Ingredient Slow Cooker Pot Roast
2 large red onions (or yellow if you prefer)
1 (3-4 pound) chuck roast
2 teaspoons Celtic sea salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground cracked pepper
4 large potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces (if you prefer you can substitute with sweet potatoes or other root vegetable such as parsnip)
8 carrots, cut into 1/2″ coins
Place the red onions on the bottom of the crockpot and top with the roast. Season with sea salt and pepper. Place the potatoes and carrots around the meat. Cook the roast on low for 8-10 hours. Serve.
Recipe from DeliciouslyOrganic.net
upcoming events
Please be sure to check our Facebook events and update your RSVP as dates and times sometimes change. And keep in mind that we no longer use Meetup.com.
Jump Zone & Pizza
Friday, Apr 8, 2016, 10:00 AM
Jump Zone, Lebanon Road, Frisco, TX, United States
Mom's Night Out
Thursday, Apr 14, 2016, 07:00 PM
TBD Frisco, TX
Mom's Day Out at Third Monday Trade Days
Friday, Apr 15, 2016, 09:00 AM
Third Monday Trade Days, West University Drive, McKinney, TX, United States
Barnes & Noble Storytime & Craft
Thursday, Apr 21, 2016, 11:00 AM
Barnes & Noble, Preston Road, Frisco, TX, United States
Play Street Museum - Plano
Tuesday, Apr 26, 2016, 09:30 AM
Play Street Museum - Plano, West Parker Road, Plano, TX, United States
SHE Time
Friday, Apr 29, 2016, 07:00 PM
Elevate Life Church, Teel Parkway, Frisco, TX, United States
ICE Night
Sunday, May 22, 2016, 07:00 PM
TBD Frisco, TX
Happy Birthday to our Amazing Moms!
APRIL BIRTHDAYS
5 – Sara Especulta
9 – Lindsay Dain
9 – Bobi Goodman
10 – Sandra Mercado
27 – Theanna Asimus
Playdate at The Coop
Leadership Team
Renee' Carroll - 469-605-6514/ touchdowngo@gmail.com (Group Leader)
Dolores Maldonado - 972-992-8038/ doloresmaldo@gmail.com (Prayer Leader)
Angela Bynum - 214-215-9215/ abynum8@yahoo.com (Communication/Play Date Leader)