She opened with the reminder to tell others (and ourselves!) "Don't 'should' on me!", meaning that we don't need to listen to anyone who tells us that we "should" or "shouldn't" be doing certain things!
We all have our own crazy/chaos, and we all have to learn to manage it in our own ways. Each family is different, and needs different methods to cope. However, believing that there is a bigger picture to life can change our perspective.
Rachael shared about how she loves to run, and compete in marathons and triathlons. She needs support in order to be able to reach her goals. She said that if she were ever to give an acceptance speech, she would thank Jesus, her husband, and the YMCA. Even though she was speaking specifically about herself, she said that each of us can receive support in a similar way. Jesus represents her priorities, her husband represents her community, and the YMCA represents healthy living.
Rachael gave us some practical tips for managing our time well:
A reminder that we should do what we love! Don't spend time doing unnecessary things that you don't want to do!
And finally, some practical questions to start us thinking about our own time, how we spend it, and how we could manage it more efficiently. Remember that everyone is different, and things that work for others may or may not work for you! Don't compare, and don't "should" on yourself!
Announcements:
- Our next meeting will be October 23. Nicole, Torri, and Victoria's groups will be bringing brunch. Sign up here at Signup Genius or click on the "Brunch" tab here on the blog for more info.
- It's time for our Butterbraids fundraiser!!! If you need an order form, click here for a printable one. Try posting on Facebook or NextDoor for local friends, family, and neighbors to order! Please note that Four Cheese & Herb and Double Chocolate are NOT on the order form, but ARE available. They are $16 each.
- Our City Barbeque fundraiser is in just a few days! It's all day long on Tuesday, October 23. All you need is to show this barcode (print it, or show the image on your phone) and Crossroads MOPS will get 25%! City Barbeque is conveniently located just north of 540 on Falls of Neuse, in the same shopping center as Sprouts grocery store. Stop and pick up some lunch after the MOPS meeting, or bring your family for dinner that evening (or both!) Post the image on Facebook so your local friends and family can use it, too!
- Auction Fundraiser coming up in December! If you have anything you would like to donate, or know a business that you'd be willing to ask for a donation, please contact Rachel Chevalley at therachelchevalley@gmail.com
Join us at our October 23 meeting to hear Felicia Bridges share about "Surrendering Our Greatest Treasure".
