See You in August

I will try to write some blog postings whenever I am able. However, plan on me taking a hiatus until August. Then, look out! I will blog daily once again.

I'm moving at the beginning of July and will take a while to set up my house. Then, I'm going to join some time off with my best friend and hubby before our lives get quite busy. Moving from Denver and going to Omaha.

I hope all is well with you. Take care.

Stacy Duplease

If by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

If I could be half as good as a mom as I am a dog owner, I don't think I'll be half bad.

My beagle, Zack, has a very good life. I hope to offer that to my kid.

Do you have any 'IF' thoughts to share?

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy

Fathers and Parenting

With Father's Day coming up and all, I want to start to think about Dad's and parenting. Where would we moms be without our husbands in parenting? Where would we be personally without our own fathers?

For those who are single moms, or whose dads and no longer in the picture, we do have a husband and a father--in heaven. He can be our all and the all for our children.

So, I ask the question again. Where would we be without the fathers and father figures in our lives personally and where would our children be without them?

What are your thoughts? Let me know.

How can we encourage the fathers in our lives? How can we show them we know how blessed we are because of them?

What can we teach our children about fathers?

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

Clouds and Motherhood by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

Clouds are Hard Times, Difficulties, Challenges, Anything that Tarnishes:
As a mother-to-be, I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to go through the clouds of life and try to be the best mom you can be. How is it even possible? Then, when you fail to be the best mom you can be because of the hard times, how do you move forward and try not to beat yourself up too much with guilt?

How do YOU do it? Let me know.

My plans of handling the clouds while being a mother:
Granted, plans often go astray. But, I hope to not cover up the clouds of life, but show my child how to live through the hard times and carry on with life through them--no matter how difficult.

I don't want to shelter my child too much. They need to know life is tricky and can hurt. However, there is a fine line in not wanting to give them paranoia or stress.

I'm starting to get nervous just thinking about the responsibility of motherhood. I guess prayer and God's guidance are a huge factor here.

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy

Followers, Comments, and Emails

If you read this blog, please:
* Sign yourself up as a follower (in the margin of this page, it gives you the opportunity. Use a fake name and a fake picture if you desire privacy.).
* Add comments at the end of each blog posting. I want all of my blogs to be interactive rather than just have me flapping my trap.
* Send me email comments if you desire to: storiesbystacy@gmail.com

Thank you! My bloggings are not supposed to be about me, but about life in general and about you.

Stacy Duplease

Marking, Remembering, and Making Memories by Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy

How do you mark or make memories in your own life? And what do you do as a mom and for your child?

For me, it's going to be journaling, blogging, letters, and writing novels.

As a mother, it's critical to give your child a lasting legacy. Not only does it help them feel connected to you, but it helps them to see where they fit in this thing called life. It lets them know how important they are and it sets them up to be dreamers.

As a mom-to-be-someday, I hope to teach my child the importance of making memories, marking them, and remembering them from time to time.

What do you do to remember your important life events?

We're on this planet for such a short time. It's important to leave a mark and try to leave the world a little bit better in the lives of those we meet. It's another lesson I hope to instill in my child.

What are some of your favorite memories? What dark memories do you have that made you the woman you are today?

Stacy Duplease of Stories by Stacy and Publishing by Stacy

How Did You Know You Were Pregnant?

Care to share your stories?

Sharing Stories & Prayer Requests

Anyone have any good stories they want to share about your children or being a mom or about your children? Tips? Advice? Words of wisdom?

Let me know. Send me a comment or an email. Comment at bottom of this blog or email me at: storiesbystacy@gmail.com. Also, let me know if I can share them on this blog.

Prayer Requests:
Do you have any? Let me know. Again, let me know if you want to share it or keep it private.

Blog Queen (Or Blog Nut, depending on how you look at it.)

I am now finished adding blogs. I hope not to add any more because this is more than a full-time job keeping up with each of these. I want to touch on the topics most important to me, though, and help people to see life from a fresh perspective--and let people know they aren't the only one who... (You fill in the blank.)

Please check out whatever blog tickles your fancy.

My main blog is and will always be:

www.storiesbystacy.blogspot.com/

My daily blogs are:
www.storiesbystacy.blogspot.com/
www.speclitstoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/

Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday Blogs:
www.sacredstoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/
www.writingstoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/

Mondays and Wednesdays Blog:
www.momstoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/

Tuesdays and Thursdays Blogs:
www.journalstoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/
www.marriagestoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/
www.usastoriesbystacy.blogspot.com/

From the Crazy Writer and Blogger,
Stacy Duplease

Welcome Mom!

I just wanted to welcome my Mom to this blog. I cannot wait to share this with you, Mom! Welcome and I love you.

I'm Back, Schedule, FYI, and Mom-to-Be Thoughts

Hello. I've returned from the writer's conference and vacation and am refreshed. I'm dragging today as I try to get back to the daily grind, but am refreshed internally and spiritually, if that makes sense.

My New Schedule for This Blog:
I just wanted to let you know my new schedule for this blog. I will update this blog every Monday and Wednesday.

FYI: Moving and Business
I'm moving from Denver to Omaha at the beginning of July so am a busy lady. Also, I'm starting two new companies in the process: Stories by Stacy, LLC and Publishing by Stacy, LLC.

Mom-to-Be Thoughts
Every since I was little, I've wanted to be a mom. It's a higher calling to me, just like my writing. It's more than being a who--a mom. It's raising a child to stand firm in faith in spite of the world we live in. It's making sure the world has at least one good person in it, if you know what I mean. (If you don't, watch the news for about five minutes and you'll see what I mean.)

I think what matters in this life are--in order:
* My relationship with God and living the faith actively.
* My relationship with my husband.
* Kid will be added in this slot when they arrive. (Still not pregnant, but am planning to be and hopefully soon.)
* My writing.
* My relationship with family and friends.

It's not about money or things. They are not what matter.

As long as I keep things in their proper order, life is easier and more fulfilling. However, it's hard sometimes to keep this in mind.

I've always wanted to be a mom. I hope not to ruin my child and want to help prepare my child to handle the world and how to overcome it. I want them to know what really matters and what doesn't.

How about you? Have you always wanted to be a mom? What priorities do you want to teach your child?

Also, tell me... How did you know if/when you were pregnant?

Stacy Duplease