tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40244079967942618312024-03-05T03:46:13.017-08:00Just Five More Minutes of GraceWearing as many hats as I do, there's never enough hours to my days! But I know my steps are ordered by my Heavenly Father and He'll provide the grace I need to make it every day....even if it's just 5 minutes at a time!Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-69886347120709559852019-04-23T10:49:00.000-07:002019-04-23T10:50:26.591-07:00Retrospect 2019It's been a crazy long time since I've visited this place. To tell the truth, I might have been avoiding it like the plague. Not that I didn't have something to say. Anyone who knows me in any part of my life knows I've always had something to say. But I found myself not in a good head space for a while. I honestly couldn't find positivity to write about. My thoughts felt "unspiritual" and mostly condemning, towards myself and those around me. It was something that needed to be worked through before I put it all out in cyber space. I wish it could have been something I could share with the world, but, to be honest, I wasn't even able to put things into words for myself. I feel I've had some breakthroughs in this area lately and it's time to share again, with the rest of the world.<br />
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In my time away, I've been contemplating what I would really like to accomplish with my blog. If my words are not meaning anything by writing them down, then I don't want to waste valuable time on something that means nothing. I then feel conflicted because, who am I to decide what meaning and value words have. They become a record of my life. They potentially benefit someone else that might be reading what I have to say. I find myself fascinated and really moved by others that have shared their lives on blogs, podcasts, and books. My life is better because of those that allowed themselves to be vulnerable with the rest of the world. Is that what God wants of me? Is that what I want for myself? Am I to be a sounding board to myself and others? Lately, I feel my answer is yes and I want to be faithful to that call and honest with where I'm at with myself, so I can become a better person.<br />
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I recently discovered an author by the name of Brene Brown. She speaks on the topic of vulnerability and shame. I was really able to relate to her insights into the human psyche. Sometimes I feel what I have to say doesn't apply to anyone but me. I know this isn't true. Brene explains that this is how we isolate ourselves, casting blame and guilt where it should not be. The more I'm able to be honest with myself in sharing, the more others can identify. We become a community that helps one another through shared experiences, empathy and sympathy for one another. I believe we touch the heart of God when this happens. This is his "kingdom come". So I have decided it is time to share my life again.<br />
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I find that change in life is inevitable. I looked back at my previous posts. They reminded me of the many things that have changed, even in the short amount of time of three years. My children have all become adults and given me three beautiful grand babies along with two bonus blessings, giving me five grands total. All but one of my children have "flown the coop", leaving us practically empty nesters. I've been reintroduced to my husband and working to enjoy our new normal. I went back to school, got a new job, quit the new job, and stopped going to school all within that time span. I've left the church, only to find God in a more personal, practical, and totally different way than I've known Him before. I've learned the value of who I am as the real me, ADD, devoted, hard working, and continually tired due to hormonal depletion I never realized I had. And I like me in the capacity that God made me. I've come to terms with my limitations and learned that I like new things during this season of my life. I'm still working towards better health and understanding, assuring that change will not stop where I'm at today. This is where I will begin my story once again.<br />
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I'd really love it if you, as my reader, would let me know you're out there every so often. I have no real reason to write other than connect with my readers, so please show me some love every so often. Let me know what works best for reading my blog. Are you more apt to just read what I write on facebook or does it work to write here and create a link to my words? Let me know as I go along. You are what I'm here for. Let me know you're here.<br />
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Be blessed,<br />
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Angie<br />
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I know it's very long and maybe a little outdated, but i did like this as a dress. ...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-86335110179783544292016-02-03T09:17:00.001-08:002016-02-03T09:31:23.694-08:00Jonny Diaz - Breathe - Official Lyric Video<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hnjeMwxFuBA" width="480"></iframe><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">By Angie Ketcham</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's so hard to slow down in this crazy world. When I hear this song, I feel as if the Father speaks to me personally. He says I have so much more for you if you will just breathe and take a moment to spend time in my presence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I get newsletters from a lady that teaches yoga and meditation in our town. Her latest letter told of a journey she is taking next month to get away for 10 days of doing nothing but meditating in one position for like 10 hours a day. She will eat two vegetarian meals a day and drink tea for dinner. The goal is to work through baggage by finding and centering herself. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Quite honestly, I'm pretty impressed with her tenacity to sit and be still for hours at a time. I mean, I have trouble with five minutes. My mind is always going 100 miles an hour. Even when I'm resting, I'm thinking of all the things I need to do, evaluating my day or actions, thinking of how to make things work, or a myriad of other things that go through my head. It doesn't stop. Since I found out about this lady's journey, I have made an effort to just pause. To sit in silence. To just breathe. To find my inner strength through peace. I have to say, it's definitely a challenge. I can only do a few minutes at a time before thoughts crowd out the silence. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">So, I am making this an objective. This week, as I do my job of cleaning, I have listened to youtube "spontaneous worship" music and let thoughts of God's love and my love to Him fill my heart. I have taken deeps breaths and closed my eyes (obviously in between cleaning-haha) and offered up my breaths to the one who gave the breath to me in the first place. I have listened rather than talked. I've acknowledged the power of the breath I breathe and give it back to God. There is a "second wind" that comes from stopping and letting go. May we all find that breath.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Blessings, Angie</span>Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-14972352945664012942016-02-01T06:00:00.000-08:002016-02-01T06:00:07.507-08:00Trim Healthy Mama Monday-100 Day Challenge<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I've debated back and forth on whether to share my journey of weight loss with the world. Truth is, it puts me in a vulnerable state on many levels. First, there's the truth about my weight and size. I know when a person sees me out in public they see my size. But, truth be told, I work really hard to cover it up and chances are pretty high that someone will not come to my face and tell me what they really think of my size. When I put it out there for anyone to read about and look at, it's so much easier for people to hide behind the internet and say what's really on their mind. Vulnerable state.<br />
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Next, I'm happy with the body that I'm in, even right now. God has made me wondrously and beautifully right where I'm at. I have always strived for healthy balance in my life. Unfortunately, old habits are hard to let go, especially when things are stressful or emotionally draining in my life. Every day presents its own struggles and challenges. And I fail. A lot. When I let my blog tell my journey, I create a certain expectation to my reader. An expectation that I will finish this. And I will. But, when I put myself up for display, I have to be responsible to those who have encouraged me. And I want to. But, here I'll tell you in advance, I slip, I mess up, I get mad, discouraged, frustrated, and busy, and don't follow through (it's my ADHD way). So, putting it out there puts in writing my flaws and I don't like to see it.<br />
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Thirdly, I'm not any better than anyone else and I don't ever want to give the impression that I'm superior in this subject (or any other, for that matter). My intent is to document my journey, rejoice in my progress, and encourage others to become the best that they can be (and Healthy). That is what I hope to gain from sharing my journey and so, I will make myself vulnerable to you.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my "before" as a start the 100 Day Challenge.<br />My goal will be to lose those flabby arms, take away the<br />chunky middle, smooth out the saddle bags, and<br />waste away that rump.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my "before" as a start the 100 Day Challenge.<br />My goal will be to lose those flabby arms, take away the<br />chunky middle, smooth out the saddle bags, and<br />waste away that rump.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My before picture all natural! Double Chin has<br />got to go! We've been together a long time,<br />but I must be rid of you!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my "before" as a start the 100 Day Challenge.<br />My goal will be to lose those flabby arms, take away the<br />chunky middle, smooth out the saddle bags, and<br />waste away that rump.</td></tr>
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I'm so glad that I discovered Trim Healthy Mama through others that have taken the journey before me. I'm thankful for Priscilla and Serene sharing the vision that God put on their hearts. It's awesome to finally have a doable eating plan that actually let's me feel satisfied and is really very yummy while doing it. At the start of the challenge, I am down approximately 15 pounds from my summer picture. It's not going to be about the number on the scale. It's more about how I look and feel. At this point, I have not added any exercise, but that all changes today. My goal is P90x and on the off days, getting back to running a mile or two a day. It's not a diet because it's not something I do to lose weight then go back to normal eating. It's a yummy, delicious alternative to feeling like crap all the time. On Mondays I will share the week's journey with my reading friends. If you would like to join me on this journey of the 100 Day Challenge, seek out the Facebook page and join the fun! We'll cross that finish line together (or is there a finish line?)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My First Meal of the 100 Day Challenge: 2 fried eggs, Brianna Thomas's 5 ingredient hot chocolate (yummo), my Perfect Energy Hot Tea, and regular water.</td></tr>
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Loves, AngieAngela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-42307022566987327512016-01-29T20:30:00.001-08:002016-01-29T20:30:20.395-08:00All Things New: The Little Yellow Skirt: Introducing Britnee<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-little-yellow-skirt-introducing.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The Little Yellow Skirt: Introducing Britnee</a>: The Little Yellow Skirt Introducing Britnee Although I still have a few days left of Ellee's outfits, but I decided to take a bre...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-59718280391006242382016-01-08T15:50:00.001-08:002016-01-08T15:50:10.701-08:00All Things New: Refashion Friday #2: Heirloom Sleeping Sack<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2016/01/refashion-friday-2-heirloom-sleeping.html?spref=bl">All Things New: Refashion Friday #2: Heirloom Sleeping Sack</a>: Refashion Friday #2: Heirloom Sleeping Sack I can not believe that so many weeks have already gone by since my last Refashion Fri...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-59173547954266883152016-01-04T15:39:00.001-08:002016-01-04T15:39:12.435-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Tenth Day A Lacy Ruffled ...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-12-days-of-ellee-tenth-day-lacy.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Tenth Day A Lacy Ruffled ...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Tenth Day of Ellee My mother made for me A Lacy Ruffled Sleeved Dress, Infinity Scarf with Butte...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-43471430361643362982016-01-03T11:31:00.001-08:002016-01-03T11:31:37.330-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Ninth Day Infinity Scarf...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-12-days-of-ellee-ninth-day-infinity.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Ninth Day Infinity Scarf...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Ninth Day of Ellee My mother made for me Infinity Scarf with Butterflies, Fitted Cowgirl Pinstripe...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-17314893901850285812016-01-03T11:03:00.001-08:002016-01-03T11:03:13.000-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Eighth Day Fitted Cowgirl...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-12-days-of-ellee-eighth-day-fitted.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Eighth Day Fitted Cowgirl...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Eighth Day of Ellee My mother made for me Fitted Cowgirl Pinstripes, A Flowery Printed Black Skirt...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-8670286614672385552016-01-03T10:31:00.001-08:002016-01-03T10:31:46.845-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Seventh Day The Flowery P...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2016/01/the-12-days-of-ellee-seventh-day.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Seventh Day The Flowery P...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Seventh Day of Ellee My mother made for me A Flowery Printed Black Skirt More Ruffled Dresses ...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-27641023028173720122015-12-27T18:00:00.001-08:002015-12-27T18:00:42.502-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Sixth Day More Ruffled D...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-12-days-of-ellee-sixth-day-more.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Sixth Day More Ruffled D...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Sixth Day of Ellee My mother made for me More Ruffled Dresses A Red Dress with Short Sleeves ,...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-48919383928310070082015-12-25T15:24:00.001-08:002015-12-25T15:24:51.454-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Fifth Day The Red Christm...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-12-days-of-ellee-fifth-day-red.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee The Fifth Day The Red Christm...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Fifth Day of Ellee My mother made for me A Red Dress with Short Sleeves, A Sassy Little Mini D...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-90858911000100290912015-12-16T06:44:00.001-08:002015-12-16T06:44:04.185-08:00Worship Wednesday: Becky Kelley - 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Worship Wednesday: Where's The Line To See Jesus by Becky Kelley<br />
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I stumbled upon this song several years ago as I was running through my Facebook news feed. I marveled at the concept that this song puts into our thoughts. It's a perfect remembrance of the reason for the season. One day, we will all stand before our Heavenly Father, in glorious worship, where time will not be important. We will no longer be bound by time or so many other commitments and concerns. Oh, what a glorious day that will be!<br />
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With only a little more than a week left till Christmas day, I'll be heading to these overcrowded stores with the masses to be that last minute shopper hustling around like a herd of animals. I'm probably going to be more stressed out this week than most. I pray that my heart would be in the right place as I am a living witness of the miracle of my Savior's birth. May you, also, find the line that let's you see Jesus.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
AngieAngela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-81137076359232355102015-12-15T10:02:00.001-08:002015-12-15T10:02:15.539-08:00All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee: The Fourth Day The Sassy Li...<a href="http://allthingsnewrefashions.blogspot.com/2015/12/the-12-days-of-ellee-fourth-day-sassy.html?spref=bl">All Things New: The 12 Days of Ellee: The Fourth Day The Sassy Li...</a>: The 12 Days of Ellee On the Fourth Day of Ellee My mother made for me A Sassy Little Mini Dress One Gaping Green Dress A F...Angela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4024407996794261831.post-19342860322700115262015-12-14T09:42:00.000-08:002015-12-14T09:42:36.327-08:00Dear Momma Monday: Mommy Fail<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Momma,<br />
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We have those days. Those days when we feel like we messed up big time with our kids. We forgot to send a lunch. We locked our kids in the car with the keys inside (I admit it. Really bad day.) We yelled at a kid for just doing what kids do. We didn't take a kid to the doctor because we thought they were faking it, only to find out they were really very sick. What's your story? We all have them. And some days (usually certain times of the month-not naming which times) we just question whether we're even set up to do this gig.<br />
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Oh, and here's a good one: The comparison game. Sister Suzy seems to be the perfect mom. She makes sure the kids brush their teeth (even the baby who doesn't have teeth, because you can never start too early, right?) Or the one that has all the neighborhood kids over and supplies endless amounts of snacks for everyone (you know your kids tell you have nothing to eat at your house). Or the mom that looks good ALL THE TIME! She even has make up on at Walmart! I mean, you're lucky you got a shower in the last 3 days, let alone make up! Or, let's go a little deeper. That wife that "takes care of her husband". I mean, really? Are you trying to make us all look bad???? Here's another one. The friend that seems to always have time to have deep spiritual talks and time with God and always has fresh revelation to share with others. Your prayer time sounds more like, "Help! I'm confused, hurt, and lonely and need more time! I can never be that spiritual to fill my cup because the kids ALWAYS consume me!" How does she do it? Why can't I be more like her?<br />
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I'm going to guess that someone out there knows what I'm talking about. I'm going to guess that you've heard the same lying thoughts in your ears that says I'm not good enough. I'm not what I thought I would be. I have failed at .... I'm here today to tell you that you are not those lies that you tell yourself. Those lies are from the pit of hell, left there to discourage you and beat you down as you travel on your journey in motherhood.<br />
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God has picked you for this place and time in eternity to touch a soul. He knows that you are incapable of doing it all perfect. He's really good at using imperfect people to do amazing things. I mean, look at David, whose heart was said to be "a heart after God", and yet he was a murderer, consumed by his lusts of another man's wife. Look at Paul. He killed Christians. He was rough around the edges. Yet God used him to spread the message of Christ to the world. What about Rahab? She was a prostitute that was used to protect God's people from death! I would say these people were just a few of the many that were less than perfect, yet were still chosen by God to do a job. He has chosen you to be the mom of your children. You CAN do it and you're the best person to do it! <br />
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So, even on those days that you feel like you have a big "FAIL" written across your forehead, remember, you can pick yourself back up. His mercies are new every morning. And sometimes we need to see that His mercies are new every minute. You can do this! You can rise above your circumstance and carry on. One minute at a time! Acknowledge your imperfect and embrace it. Learn from it and grow from it. Because some little body needs you. Just the way you are!<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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Angie<br />
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Today's worship song might have been posted a little late, but when I heard this song, I thought how true this song <u>Just Another Christmas</u> by Laura Story truly is. It's so easy to get caught up on all the things that need to get done during the holidays. Sometimes it just feels like auto pilot as you buy the gifts, make the food, go to Christmas plays and concerts, blah, blah, blah. It feels like it just all comes at ya, sometimes with no meaning or feeling. Yes, we all know what it means, but I'm talking about really living in the revelation that the God who made us now provided the long anticipated connection between Him and His Bride. By this magic moment the whole earth, for all eternity, would be forever changed. Divinity touched humanity.<br />
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I've heard it said that December 25th would not have been the actual day of the Savior's birth. In a sense, I'm glad that is true because of what we have made the "Holy Day" to be. I want to make a concentrated effort to make this not just another year, but to seek His presence during this season. I want to live it as a young child experiencing it for the very first time. I don't want it to be diluted with my "to do"s and the unnecessary extras. I want to worship my God as I remember the awesome wonder that He did when He gave everything to be with me. Join me as I worship today.<br />
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Blessings,<br />
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AngieAngela Ketchamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15225665817203083088noreply@blogger.com0