Mothering From The Heart - November 13, 2012

Hey Audrey....I have to tell you the night of election I had the biggest pit in my stomach and such a feeling of sadness over the direction this country is going. I woke up the n ext morning determining in my heart that I will not lose my joy over who will be our president. I am fearful for country, but I will purpose in my heart to trust God. That he is sovereign and in total control whatever may come. What do we do, as workers in our home and helpers to our husband ( see I have been listening :)) to prepare for the times ahead. I almost feel as though I am preparing for a hurricane. I know food prices will go up. Gas prices will too and my husband may or may not have any business left. I hope this isn't a stupid question. I just feel the need to prepare our home for when times get hard. Our family has been through some hard times already with business and God has continued to show himself faithful to us time and time again. I do think there could be some practical things I can do to help my family. Any suggestions......

What encouragement can Audrey give to a mother going through a season of her baby not sleeping. 

What is a mother to do when her 20 month old refuses to forego pacifiers or blankets or other things that are becoming security items?

A listener has a teenager who takes great pleasure in making his younger siblings lives miserable; can Audrey offer any ideas?