CJMeyer Adventures

Collecting & Designing Beautiful Memories

Category: Inspirational

  • One Little Word 2014

    One Little Word 2014

    On December 30th, I saw a Facebook status post from Kris Carr that stopped me in my tracks.  She eloquently wished her followers a year of ease.  Her words truly resonated with me.  She said: “For me, ease at work and at home equals joy, health, creativity and contentment.  Ease connects me to my internal…

  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!

    A bit of radio silence for the past few weeks.  In the short span of 3 weeks, the following was accomplished: finished post projects related to The Dating Divas blog and the Jessica Sprague community. planned Olivia’s first birthday and completed over 10 handmade projects to complement her theme. hosted 11 people at our house…

  • I Trust…

    I Trust…

    Lately, I’ve been stressed… Life continues to move so quickly- our days have been filled with a chaotic mess of meeting deadlines, adjusting to Olivia’s new level of mobility (she is crawling everywhere!), and traveling more weeks than not.  I’ve been digging my way out of an overflowing inbox over the past couple of days…

  • Reaching…

    Reaching…

    It’s the end of September and this lovely clematis plant is still blooming.  It survived a grueling pruning in July and rewinding of its delicate stems.  Currently, one of its purple blossom gracefully swoops out underneath the mailbox and waits patiently for its daily dose of afternoon sun.  As I was pulling into the driveway…

  • Thoughts on Motherhood

    Thoughts on Motherhood

    While we were in Washington DC, my sister-in-law shared some words of wisdom from her mother.  I’m going to remember these words: “The troubles are little when they’re little.” Such a simple little statement packed with a powerful punch.  Now, neither she or I are trying to downplay some of the very critical issues that…

  • Thanking Our NICU Nurses

    Thanking Our NICU Nurses

    This saying is SO true.  Having to leave Olivia in the hospital was one of the absolute hardest things I’ve ever had to do.  It is so incredibly humbling to be put into a situation where strangers know more about your baby’s needs than you do.  A team of dedicated nurses became intimately familiar with…

  • Stratejoy Pinterest Contest

    Stratejoy Pinterest Contest

    Several days ago, Molly Mahar posted a challenge to turn one of her inspiring quotes into a memorable Pinterest graphic… I couldn’t resist putting my spin on these two favorites: Love the message on this beauty… Always keep creating.  Always keep believing. The positive possibilities in our life are endless.  I snapped this photo while…

  • Life’s a Fortune

    Life’s a Fortune

    Loving these.  Yes, please!