ELEVATED MOM'S NEWSLETTER
May 2015
Amazing Life!
Little did I know, HE had a different fairy tale designed for me. A different path. One that was 100% perfect for me, because it was designed many moons ago, specifically just for me. My very own destiny.
I count my blessings daily for what I've been given. Has my life been perfect? Far from it, but it's been perfect for me. So many unanswered life questions.... Why did I lose my parents early in life? Why am I not married yet? Why did I become a single parent at 19? Well I can answer that life question, but I think you get my point. :-)
God purposely throws different things at us that are solely meant for US to deal with. To guide us. Teach us a certain amount of wisdom. Prepare us for our next path in life. But the beauty of all of it, is that once WE surrender to HIM and just allow GOD to stir things up within us, then some of those infinite life questions begin to be answered. Those things are secretly revealed almost like magic. All we have to do is allow our own paths to be magnified and notice that as up and down, or left and right as our past may have been; we were created to live or our own AMAZING LIFE!
"For I know the plans I have for you" declares The Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, "plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11
Renee'
Kids Prayer Corner
Words.
Proverbs 12:18
The words of the reckless pierce like a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.
Recently I heard my daughter describing herself as "stupid" and of course I had to step in! 1st, we don't use that word at our house and 2nd, I do not want her speaking over herself in that way.
We need to be sure our little ones understand that "reckless words pierce like a sword" and that is true whether you're speaking of yourself or someone else.
I read a blog that illustrated this with a tube of tooth paste. (spelloutloud.com). Just like toothpaste can clean your teeth (make them healthy) when used the right way, so can words make us and others joyful (healthy emotionally). But toothpaste can also be a big mess! Once it's out of that tub there is no going back! Like our words- if we say mean things we make a mess by hurting other people.
Just as our negative speak can effect someone, our positive speaking is even more powerful- "but the tongue of the wise brings healing". Lets teach our littles to focus on the beauty in life that God has given us and allow them to proclaim it! Be an example mom, they're listening.
Prayer Corner
After spending time with you ladies at ICE night it was set in my heart that we need to do some praying for our husbands, or future husbands! As important as our children are, our husbands are even more important.
Dear God,
First we come to you with thanks, thanks for the blessings and favor you have i for us in our future. Lord I come to you now with my husband in my heart. I pray that this relationship with you continues to grow, that he will lean unto you in all areas of his life. That you would pour blessings over him, and bring favor with You and man. Lord give my husband the winsdom that you've promised him so that he can lead our family as the head of our home. Guide him to lead us spiritually, financially & emotionally. Have him love me me deeply. I pray that we treat one another with respect and honor daily. Lay your hand over him and protect him physically and mentally. Guide him so that he prospers at work and keep his thoughts aligned with You God. Put the right men in his life to align with and face the battle everyday.
Protect him all of his days. Thank you for him God, thank you for thinking of me when you made him. We love you God we give you all of the praise.
Amen.
Health & Fitness
INGREDIENTS
1 cup water
2/3 cup dry quinoa
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped zucchini
3 ounces frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil and chives
1 lemon
DIRECTIONS
1.
Bring water and quinoa to a boil, lower heat to simmer, and cover for 10 to 15 minutes (until all water is absorbed). Saute garlic in oil for 2 minutes; add zucchini and cook for 6 minutes, or until tender. Toss shrimp in pan with zucchini for an additional 3 minutes, to warm. Fluff cooked quinoa with a fork and toss with zucchini, shrimp and fresh herbs. Squeeze lemon juice on top.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Per Serving: cal. (kcal) 556, Fat, total (g) 20, sat. fat (g) 3, carb. (g) 64, fiber (g) 8, pro. (g) 32, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Mommy moment with Alexis (Lexi) Carroll
The day that I was scheduled to have Kamiya, I went to the hospital immediately after church on Sunday, September 25, 2011. I was in so much pain and incredibly uncomfortable due to contractions and such, but they sent me home because I wasn't dilated enough. During that particular church service, Pastor Keith just so happened to declare that the next day was Miracle Monday. Then on that Monday, I was on my way back to the hospital. In less than 24 hours, I was ready to deliver. My mom and aunt were in the Waiting Room waiting on information about me and the baby. Come to find out once they administered the epidural, my heart rate dropped and soon after the baby's did too. They rushed me into the labor room to do an emergency C-section. I felt so scared and lost. At some point, my mom and aunt came to check on the status of my labor prep. They requested that they go into a private room without any other info. My mom and aunt didn't even know of my current situation. :-(. Talk about being all alone.
Kamy looked more like a stuffed burrito wrapped up in her newborn blanket. She weighed a very healthy 8 pounds, 9 ounces.
The morning that Kamyia and I were scheduled to be discharged they took my baby to run some routine tests, so I took advantage of that time to take a nap. The doctor notified my mom that it appeared as though my baby had a heart murmur and they would have to do some more tests to rule it out. Talk about feeling emotional. Kamy was gone for what felt like forever. The doctor finally brought her back to my room and the murmur was gone, non existent. PRAISE GOD!!! We were both healthy through all of that and ready to go home.
Life with Kamyia has truly been a blessing and I thank God everyday for her. Kamyia Lynn is amazing and she has so much personality.
When you're going thru a tough time in your life, always know that you can call on Jesus and HE will send you a blessing.
Welcome to all of our new moms! January-April
Amy Grabowski
Aja Hicks
Angela Lee
Jessica Smartsy
Jordan Palmer
Karen DeMers
Melissa Gruver
Tara Chrysler
Susanne Riggs
Rosalie Coburn - Mentor Mom
Kimberly Copeland - Mentor Mom
*we deeply apologize for any New Moms that were not recognized. Please inform us so that we can make sure to include you for June.
Elevated Mom's Leadership Team
Renee Carroll/ 469-605-6514/ touchdowngo@gmail.com/ Leader
Sara Especulta/ 817-881-4299/ saraespeculta@yahoo.com/ Communication Champion
Dolores Maldanado/ 972-992-8038/ doloresmaldo@gmail.com/ Prayer Champion
ICE Night - Impartation
It's raffle time again, so please notify Renee' if you have something that you'd like to provide for this fun giveaway.
Sunday, May 31, 2015, 07:00 PM
317 Equine Ln, Celina, TX, United States
SHE Conference
6:30 pm, Auditorium seating open
Friday, May 15// DAY SESSION
8:00 am, Registration check-in open
8:30 am, Auditorium seating open
9:00 am-1:00 pm, Session Two and Three
Friday, May 15// EVENING SESSION
6:00 pm, Registration check-in
6:30 pm, Auditorium seating open
7:00 pm, Session Four
9:00 pm, GIRLFRIEND PARTY
More info at elevatelife.com