I am back at urgent care with my mom. please just keep her lifted up in prayer.

I hate to bail on everyone and I wish ya all a happy holiday but right now in this season I am just trying to focus on my moms care and my own health in the midst of it all. I have chosen to only do what I can do until my mom is on the other side of recovery. That is probably about 6 weeks out. So all classes and time devoted to this group unfortunately will be postponed until then or until I can successfully manage both. Thanks all! Happy Holidays and I will be back soon.

Need to move to tomorrow night same time and here in the community. Thank you!

Its very early, (3:30am) I felt like I was awake so might as well get up and get some work done. I sure hope everyone had a fabulous week. It ZOOMED by for me. It has been a busy but productive week. It was so fun to get to be a part of Charlie Kirk's Birthday Celebration down in the Bitterroot of Montana (hour away from where I live) and see such a lovely community come together. I did get a chance to speak. I had to edit it down and take out the ands and uhms HAHAA! I didn't memorize my speech, didn't have time. So ladies, make sure when your speaking you learn to just "pause" and that you do not need a transition "word" because let me tell you when you have one, WHOA! you notice it when you listen to yourself speak. My husband was gracious and he filmed and came with me. He is such a champ, or as his best friend (Jeff Copenhaver for those that know him) "Champston" and he encouraged me and gives me so much peace when I have to be in front of a group. Anyway, here is a link to the edited version of the speech, as I know some of you asked me about it. Also I have uploaded all the section 6 study guides for our Heaven Book Study.

Philippians 2:3–4 — “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves.” When most people picture leadership, they think of power, charisma, or control. But Kingdom leadership — servant leadership — looks different. It’s steady, faithful, and grounded in humility. Servant leadership isn’t weakness — it’s strength under submission. It’s the ability to lead with grace while standing firm in truth. It’s doing what’s right, not what’s loud. Think of Queen Elizabeth II. For seventy years she carried the weight of a nation with composure and faith. She never needed to demand attention — her quiet steadiness earned it. She modeled what it means to lead with dignity, consistency, and deep devotion to service. Or Ruth Bell Graham, wife of evangelist Billy Graham. She never stood on the big stages, but her influence shaped one of the most impactful ministries in modern history. Her strength was found in prayer, patience, and the quiet leadership of home. She reminded us that greatness often grows in hidden soil. Even in popular culture, you see this in women like Dolly Parton — a woman who built an empire without losing her kindness. She’s used her platform to give generously, educate children, and treat everyone like family. That’s servant leadership in action — using influence to lift others, not elevate self. And closer to our modern faith-based circles, Joanna Gaines models this beautifully — leadership through hospitality. She builds spaces where people feel seen, valued, and restored. Her design isn’t just in homes; it’s in hearts. Each of these women, in their own way, embody Philippians 2 leadership: valuing others above themselves, serving through grace, and influencing through love. That’s what true strength looks like. It’s not loud or self-promoting — it’s quietly faithful, grounded in character, and centered on purpose. 🎯 Challenge: Choose strength through softness today. Respond with peace instead of pressure.