Yup, you read that right. LOL. I get a little vulnerable here.

I didn't want to come on and record today. I felt too "seen" and out there. 

My friends have been calling me out and wanting to talk about the hard things. Which I truly do love, even though I try to say I don't. Being a grownup and making new friends can be SO hard! That's why we have to be extremely diligent and discerning.

Listen about a "friendship" that caught fire and burned out just as quick, while leaving a huge trail of problems. How did it even happen?! I don't know. But I've learned to be more careful in the future.

What brought you here today? I hope you enjoyed the episode and will come back to talk again soon! 

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!

Happy New Year Friends! 

This episode I feel like I'm getting better at my confidence and cannot wait to really get to connecting with you!

We talk about ADHD, how I still am not sure about my "brand" and a couple other things. 

I'm working towards restarting my blog so I can post my "transcribed" podcast episodes over there. Mostly for my hard of hearing friends but also for people who also like to read a blog rather than listen to a podcast! 

I hope you had a good holiday season and are as ready for 2023 as I am! 

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!

Whew the stress of the holidays really takes a toll on my emotions.

In this episode we chat about Christmas, campers, mom life and guilt. I feel very vulnerable in a few places because being a mama is such a sensitive and tough season. 

If you're not into campers or information on camper life just fast forward a little bit because I accidentally rambled on it for a bit, but it's not what the episode meat and potatoes is meant to be.

I'm still so thankful you're here to hangout with me and share this season of motherhood and wife-hood and just life in general.

You are precious for using your precious minutes of the day to listen to what I have to say, and if you enjoyed what you hear I would love for you to share my podcast with a friend or download the episodes. My channel gets "out there" better when there are supporters that "like" and comment, so I'm grateful for you to do just that!

The quote I read at the end was a good one, so I'm sharing it here:

"Motherhood is a choice you make every day 
to put someone elses happiness and well-being
ahead of your own.
To Teach the hard lessons.
To do the right thing, even when 
you're not sure what the right thing is.
And to forgive yourself,
over and over again
for doing everything 'wrong'"
- Donna Ball

As always, go find me on social media 

@lifewiththeclarks on IG 
@daintymae_thrifts

or on Facebook at Life With The Clarks 
or my sewing page, Black Pearl Stitchery

Your support here is more valued than you realize!!

If you'd like to become a financial partner, at just $3 a month, you will help me keep my words a'comin'! I don't usually stick to things for long but I honestly feel like I have a LOT that will be helpful to generations of mothers around me. 

Seriously, just $3 a month to become a Patron on my Patreon account will blow my family out of the water. If I ever decide to quit the podcast, it'll be cancelled so no worries there! 

And be on the lookout for my Camper Series and Ebook I wrote about finding the perfect camper! 

I can't wait until we can talk again! 

Until next time, HAPPY NEW YEAR!

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!

This episode is a little different.

I created an outline, essentially, that I used throughout the entire podcast so that I could stay on track and focused and not ramble so much. I personally feel like it went well, so if you'd give it a listen and let me know what you think I'd appreciate that!

We go into my first story of the past where I spill some tea but how it didn't change the course of who I had become.

I call this "tea" because, well, who really likes to talk about using weed and drinking underage? Or their flaws? I don't like it, but I feel like it's something I *need* to talk about.

The sound isn't the best but I'm researching and saving up to purchase a better mic for the future. YOUR support as a Patreon with a monthly subscription will help accumulate these funds as the podcast grows.

As always, a LIKE, COMMENT, REVIEW, DOWNLOAD, or SHARE will really help boost my show and I am forever grateful for those of you who do so!

This podcast felt like a dream and it still can be scary, but I am going to do my best to continue showing up and sharing the nitty gritty because I KNOW someone needs to hear it.

Thank you for being here and hanging out with me today, my friend! I can't wait to talk again soon!

"A Saint Abroad and a Devil at Home" -- https://nathanwesleysmith.com/a-saint-abroad-and-a-devil-at-home/

Bible Versions used were -- NKJV and NIV 
 

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!

In today's episode I go on a tangent about Facebook marketplace. I can't help it, but it's fresh on my mind as I have never had a less-than-adventurous experience whether it be through the conversation or the actual delivery process of selling the product.

Then I ease into how comparison steals our joy. I give a few examples, and I PROMISE I'm not talking about anyone in particular.

But when you look at social media, do you get a tinge of jealousy? Covet what they have?

We are set apart to have things for our own selves, families and children. What is set aside for us is directly for us! And the things set aside for us are really only good when used to the glory of God. Periodt.

I go very rambly but I'm proud of myself for not crying today! El oh el.

As always I'm SO tickled you chose to spend some time with me and I'm so thankful you're here.

If you'd like to support our family in any of our online ways please check out my Campsite at campsite.bio/megancroleyclark

Or come find me on social media! 

I can't wait to chat again! 

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!

Chat with me about a visionary idea that was sparked by red lights on the interstate and how they resonate with the hurdles we have in our lives.

In this episode I get a little weepy towards the end so please bare with me! 

As a mama, all I want to do for my family is to let them know they are loved, but sometimes I feel like I fall short in that category. This is something I'll be working on for infinity, but how else would I begin without creating a space of accountability?

If you enjoyed todays episode, I kindly ask you to leave a review or "like" so that I can gain some traction in the podcast world!

Thank you so much for hanging out with me today! I can't wait to talk again, soon!

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!

You have NO idea how happy I am you are here today! This podcast has been a long time coming and I'm tickled that I finally figured out how to make it happen.

In this episode you'll learn a little about me and my family and how we got here. Stay tuned for future podcasts because I'll hopefully be back now that I've broken the ice on Episode 1. 

Again, I'm so glad you're here and I hope to bring some sort of value to your life my friend!

I feel pretty ordinary, but I also know I serve an extraordinary Lord and I have some things to say! The BEST way to support the podcast is through likes & reviews!

If you'd like to secondarily contribute financially please keep on reading, friend!

You can find me on all other platforms & storefronts through my Campsite !

And if you know me, you know I love LOVE coffee! If you like what I have to say and would ever like to buy me a coffee, I'd be tickled pink! Go here >> buymeacoffee.com/theclarks

If you ever feel compelled to give or donate to the podcast, I and my family would tremendously appreciate your generosity! Patreon makes giving easy. No pressure and definitely do not feel obligated!