Kingdom parents, Every year on May 31st, we celebrate the Everything Parent Award in honor of Frances Marie Williams. This is not just another post or something we scroll past. This is a movement. My grandmother, Frances Marie Williams, raised me. She was my everything. She did everything, even when it was hard, even when nobody saw it, even when she had every reason to give up. And when I look at this community, I see her in so many of you. Parents who are tired but still show up, healing while raising others, carrying a past and still pushing forward, parents who don’t have it easy but refuse to quit. So on May 31st, we honor that. We honor you. This is how we’re showing up. You wake up intentional. Not rushing, not overwhelmed, not pouring into everyone else first. You get dressed, do your hair, get your nails done, put on something that makes you feel good. You take yourself out, whether it’s to eat, to sit in peace, or just to enjoy your own presence. You take pictures, real ones, proud ones, the kind that say “I made it through some things.” I will be sending out certificates to every parent who signs up, because you deserve to be recognized. Then we show the world. You post your pictures, you tag the community, you send them to me, and I’m going to share them so the world can see what strength really looks like, what resilience looks like, what “everything” really looks like. We celebrate everything else in this world. Now it’s time to celebrate ourselves. If you’re joining this movement, drop your name below. This is your moment. Don’t sit this one out. Because May 31st belongs to the parents who never gave up. In honor of Frances Marie Williams, let’s show the world what “everything” really looks like.

This week… we’re shifting. We’re starting a new mini series: “Mental Health for Parents” Week 🧠💛 Because let’s be honest… A lot of the conversations focus on the children… But nobody really stops and asks.... “How are YOU doing?” The tiredness.The overstimulation.The constant correcting.The pressure to get it right.The frustration you don’t always say out loud. And then still trying to: be patient be consistent be present be strong for your family It’s a lot. And some of you are carrying more than you let people see. So this week… We’re not ignoring the kids… But we ARE making space for YOU. We’re going to talk about • emotional exhaustion • feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated • guilt, frustration, and pressure • how to reset without checking out • how to take care of your mind while still leading your home And yes… we’re going to pray too. This is a safe space. No judgment..... No pretending... Just real conversations....

Father, I come to You with honesty. There’s a version of motherhood I imagined… A version that felt easier, smoother, more predictable. And sometimes, I grieve that. I didn’t expect the challenges. The constant redirecting. The emotional highs and lows. The extra patience it takes. And I need You to meet me in that truth. Forgive me if I’ve compared my child to others. Forgive me if I’ve felt frustration where I needed understanding. Forgive me if I’ve quietly wished for “easier.” Today, I release the child I thought I would have. And I receive the child You gave me. Fully. Without resistance. Without comparison. Without disappointment shaping my perspective. You did not make a mistake. My child is not “too much.” My child is not broken. My child is not behind. My child is designed. So give me new eyes. Help me see their wiring, not fight it. Help me understand their mind, not label it. Help me respond with wisdom, not just frustration. If they have ADHD, ODD, AUTISM or process differently teach me how to parent them specifically, not generally. Give me tools. Give me patience. Give me strategy. And Father, heal me too. Heal the exhaustion. Heal the comparison. Heal the quiet grief I didn’t want to admit. Replace it with compassion. Replace it with clarity. Replace it with confidence in how You made my child. I will not parent from disappointment. I will parent from acceptance and intention. My child will not feel like a burden in this home. They will feel seen, understood, and covered. I trust You that everything they need, You will equip me to give. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Join me! For this weeks daily devotional🧡 We are jumping into a short Bible plan to start our mornings in devotion as parents. Now this one isn’t written by me… but it’s a strong starting point for us to reset, reflect, and grow in how we lead our homes. I’ll be starting tomorrow morning. If you want to join me, click the link below and let’s walk through it together this week. Let’s not just grow in knowledge… Let’s grow in how we show up for our children daily. https://bible.com/reading-plans/54008/together/79715184/invitation?token=LAM8iXznJkr3MlmMUGqWoQ&source=share

We’ve grown to over 1.3K parents in this community… And I don’t want this to just be a place where you scroll and leave. I want this to be a space that actually serves your family. So I’m asking you directly: -What do you need right now in your parenting? Be honest. Do you need • more structured courses? • specific topics taught in the classroom? • short, free mini series you can apply quickly? • 1:1 Mentoring with me on zoom? • live Zoom sessions where we walk through real situations together? • something for your children directly? What would actually help you grow in your home? Not what sounds good… -What do you actually NEED? I’m building this with intention, and I want to make sure we’re not just talking… but truly growing as Kingdom families. Drop it below. I’m listening.