Kimberly Kempken 1/17/22 Kimberly Kempken 1/17/22

Hate is a Strong Word (re-post)

It’s pure selfishness really, to be mad that he isn’t here, I HATE it.

Kimberly Kempken 1/9/22 Kimberly Kempken 1/9/22

#qualityfamilytimedadgumnit

Quality Family Time, Dadgummit! - Time spent with one's family albeit under duress and huge embarrassment to the children. Most often heard yelled by the parental units while on vacation (see Disney World) and Sunday afternoon walks.

Kimberly Kempken 11/18/21 Kimberly Kempken 11/18/21

Rekindling our Kids

“We not only need to build a fire in our own lives but we need to be conscious of adding kindling to other people’s fire. We need to be building others up, not throwing negativity and criticism on them while inadvertently snuffing out their flame.” That simple yet powerful image stopped me in my tracks as it seems so easy to do just that to our kids.

Kimberly Kempken 11/6/21 Kimberly Kempken 11/6/21

Must Love Dogs

My family teases that I love the dogs more than I love them, not true, but dogs don’t ask anything of me. When I cry, their cold noses and wet kisses dry my tears, they listen without judgement and love me even when I’m unlovable. They force me to walk when I don’t want to move and when I’m feeling empty and weary they pour their souls into me.

Kimberly Kempken 10/23/21 Kimberly Kempken 10/23/21

The Whataburger Mum

Only in Texas do Whataburger and over the top mums go together.

Kimberly Kempken 9/16/21 Kimberly Kempken 9/16/21

Serendipity

As Christians we have a choice to follow God and listen to His guidance or to walk our own path. When things work out “the way they’re supposed to” it’s not luck, that’s God’s footsteps leading us on the path He has set for us. When everything falls in line so seamlessly it can feel like serendipity but in reality, it’s God.

Kimberly Kempken 9/13/21 Kimberly Kempken 9/13/21

Quiet

Quiet moments hold hope, fear, confusion, promises yet fulfilled, happiness, sadness; and somehow those feeling are all felt at the exact same time. So how then is the definition of quiet the “absence of noise or bustle; silence; calm”? Quiet moments are anything but calm and they’re usually not peaceful, my quiet moments seem to be all at once brutal and beautiful.

Kimberly Kempken 9/6/21 Kimberly Kempken 9/6/21

My Special Purpose

Lately I’ve been struggling, I’m cranky, I’m a little down, I’m frustrated.

Kimberly Kempken 8/28/21 Kimberly Kempken 8/28/21

My Friend Brian

Today, I’m not saying goodbye to my friend Brian because I was blessed enough to get to say goodbye along with a full body hug and a lot of laughs.

Kimberly Kempken 3/25/21 Kimberly Kempken 3/25/21

Just Be

Momma’s of littles (and not so littles), you are spending your days catering to your families, your jobs, your home and giving it your all, you are doing a great job! Give yourself a break, take some time to rest and just be.