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Empowering women to give their best life through giving to themselves and others, practicing gratitude, and pursuing one good goal, with a foundation of faith.

© 2021 Stephanie L. Jones, Giving Gal

“Let my heart be broken with the things that bre

“Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.”
~ Bob Pierce

A simple gift we can give at church.

A simple gift we can give at church.

Several years ago, my mom and I, checked off our d

Several years ago, my mom and I, checked off our dream list, visiting the Field of Dreams. It was more than we expected.

I can’t describe it, but there is something magical about this place, that on the surfaces, doesn’t seem much beyond a baseball field, in the middle of a cornfield, in nowhere Iowa.

We didn’t want to leave. We wanted to stay and soak in the awe of the place.

But we knew a storm was on the way. We prayed for just one raindrop to help us decide what we should do.

And as my mom as my witness, a raindrop fell. Our prayer had been answered and we hopped in the car and got on the road.

Shortly after we left, a tornado warning was issued and a strong thunderstorm moved through. We missed it all.

Sometimes you have to be grateful for what you experienced and not be greedy for more, especially if God is telling you to move along!

Doubt is the devil! Don’t let it stop you from p

Doubt is the devil! Don’t let it stop you from pursing a dream God laid on your ❤️!

I laid in bed for 30 minutes trying to convince my

I laid in bed for 30 minutes trying to convince myself to get up and go workout.

Sometimes it only takes the first action to get the ball rolling, but often that first action is so difficult.

Once I finally got in the pool, I declared I was going to swim 50 laps. If I don't set a goal, I'll be done in 10. This day was no different, at lap 25 I wanted to quit. My arms and back hurt, I couldn't get my breathing down and well...my turns are terrible.

I focused on everything that wasn't going right. I was focusing on the negatives. If I hadn't told myself at the start to do 50, I would have hopped out of the pool and been done for the day. But I wanted to hit my goal, I didn't want those 25 laps go to waste.

On lap 25 I made the choice to change my thinking. I starting praying for a friend going through a difficult time. I started counting my blessings. I was at lap 38.

I then focused on my breathing and tried to get into a rhythm. I was at 52.

I set another goal, 75. I gave thanks for a phone call with my dad and that my hubby would be home soon. I gave thanks for blue skies and downtime I've been able to enjoy the weekend. I was at 80.

Our mind, at times, is our biggest enemy. It deceives us into thinking we can't do something, especially things that are good for us. Things that make us feel better, make us healthy. Things that challenge us and make us grow both physically and mentally.

Next time you are struggling, take the first step. Set a goal. Change your mindset. Pray. Count your blessings and give thanks.

Oh friends, I'm really having to bite my tongue wi

Oh friends, I'm really having to bite my tongue with all the craziness in the world. It's so easy to let our beliefs and passions get the best of us.

Your words matter.

The words you post and speak have the ability to change the course of someone's day.

✅ Post words of encouragement and inspiration.

✅ Be funny! Make someone laugh with your words.

✅ Don't complain, but post words of gratitude.

⭐️Giving Challenge⭐️

I challenge you to post nothing but positive words on social media this month.

If you don't have anything positive to say, then say nothing at all or share someone else's positive post. #GivingChallenge

The power of listening and 50 cents!

The power of listening and 50 cents!

The church and reception hall were reserved and th

The church and reception hall were reserved and the invitations ordered. A fall wedding had been my dream.

And then my soon-to-be hubby’s transfer was moved up from October to July. We weighed options of renting two places or living together, but neither seemed right.

We decided to secretly get married, by the Justice of the Peace. I still laugh about that day, 19 years ago today, when our friend, rolled up in his squad car, in uniform, and went on his meal break to be a witness.

The early transfer and having someone on duty at our marriage ceremony should have been my first two clues that my life as a police wife would never be normal.

Today, like many special days over these 19 years, I’m by myself. Duty called and my hubby left at 7:00 am and his return time is TBD.

I went to church and was a sad when I saw an event that would have been fun to attend but I didn’t want to go alone.

For many years, I’d waste a day like today moping around, being sad and angry. But I’ve learned so much over the years.

At church, I saw one of Mike’s coworkers and mentioned how I hadn’t seen much of my hubby lately. He said something to the effect of, “All the time he is working he’s brought on himself.” I didn’t know how to respond because I knew it was true. But as I sat in church, pride for my hubby welled up inside. Sure he could have turned a blind eye, not dug a little deeper, and just let the chips fall where they may. But my husband has integrity, he believes what he does makes a difference, lives will be saved, and he’s fighting for a worthy cause.

Even though I’d rather be spending the day with my hubby, I’m grateful for the time I get with him and realize he’s come home after over 4,000 shifts. There are thousands of wives who can no longer say that, as their spouses made the ultimate sacrifice.

Happy Anniversary Mike! I love you today more than the day we stood in the park, having no clue what we were getting into. And may we continue to live out our marriage verse, But Ruth replied, “Don’t urge me to leave you or to turn back from you. Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God.” Ruth 1:16

Flashback from 2019 and the importance of teamwork

Flashback from 2019 and the importance of teamwork in marriage and business still rings true today.

What’s the old saying? “Teamwork makes dreamwork.”

Tonight as I’m in the midst of living out a dreams, signing 150 books for a Fortune 500 company, my hubby is doing the dishes and cleaning.

My name may be on the book and when I step onto the stage, it’s my name they announce, but I can’t do what I do without this guy.

And I’d like to think he can’t do his job as a police officer without me.

We’ve worked hard over the years and at times fought for our marriage to figure tough times out and work through our trials.

We are a team.

We do this crazy life together.

And when I need to work, he steps up around the house.

We don’t win alone. We win with others supporting us. We need to ensure we take time to show our gratitude and recognize how others help us be successful.

Appreciation is a simple gift we can give to those we love.

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I've sat with a parent who has lost a child to a d

I've sat with a parent who has lost a child to a drunk driver. Drunk driving deaths are 100% preventable. Make a choice this weekend to not drink and drive. Make a choice to stay sober and be the designated driver. Trust me, you don't want to wake up responsible for the death of a child.

I know this is a heavy post but I'm passionate about this issue. It's an area in our society where we can make an impact and prevent a family from having deal with the loss of a loved one too soon.

Please share this post to encourage your friends to not drink and drive and to be or have a designated driver.

Blessings,
Stephanie

Can’t wait to see how God uses Giving Gal. Thank

Can’t wait to see how God uses Giving Gal. Thanks for the partnership Birthday Blessing!

Happy Birthday to the man that is constantly rolli

Happy Birthday to the man that is constantly rolling his eyes at me while at the same time saying yes to my big dreams and ideas.

He is my greatest supporter and I know why God gave him to me.

When I was curled up in a ball crying that I couldn’t finish my book, he’s the one that told me I wasn’t quitting and to get back in my office and finish what I started.

When we were going through the grueling IVF process, he never missed a doctor’s appointment and got up at all hours of the night to give me the shots. Do you know how many men we saw at the doctor’s office? Zero.

When I want to hop on a plane to go visit a friend, he says, “Go. You don’t need my permission.”

And when I want to give to an organization or a family in need, he never limits the amount or says no.

When I conduct dream board workshops with women’s group, one of the number one barriers to women pursing their dreams and goals is their spouse. My heart breaks for these women as I couldn’t imagine what it must feel like to to go live out your purpose only to be held back by someone you love.

I’m grateful to have someone supporting and cheering me on each step of the way.

Happy Birthday Mike! I love you😘I’m so proud of you and all you do for our community and me.

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