Introduction

I want to be a better mother and wife. God has given me these two incredibly important jobs, and I want to be the best I can be for Kenny and for Kennison, Colton, and Cerise. They are amazing blessings in my life and deserve to be treated as such!
With Lent beginning, there is a lot of talk of what people are "giving up" until Easter. I have been thinking about something I can give up as well. I don't really understand the purpose behind Lent - I just have a narrow experience with various friends who use this season as a devotional time. I hope to learn more about it in the next 47 days, but I thought it would be a good time to try something different in my life.
I want to stop raising my voice at my kids. It happens too easily and too often. So, for the Lenten season, I am going to focus my energy on how I respond to my kiddos. They deserve the best and I should offer nothing less.
Then, I got an invitation from a friend to join her in The Love Dare. Having seen the movie Fireproof, I am fairly familiar with the concept - in 40 days, through daily words and actions, become a better spouse, learning to love your significant other better. I quickly decided this should also be part of my Lenten experience. I firmly believe that a strong marriage is the foundation for a strong family. Kenny and I must have a successful relationship so that we can model that for our kids and provide the stability they need. I know my relationship with him must come first, and sometimes that's easy to forget. In looking over The Love Dare, I realize that many parts of it can be applied to my relationship with my kids as well. In fact, the first day challenges me to be more patient and not use any negative words. That CERTAINLY seems to fit with my goal of not raising my voice!
So, I am off on this challenge - consciously working to become a better wife and mom. Join me as I struggle, fail, and experience success - for it will all be a part of my journey. It must be, or I will not learn.