… bright blue bulging veins that greet my body as I grow a new creature inside my ever growing womb.

There’s no missing this vein riddled body as it pumps blood to help sustain the beautiful body, soul and spirit living because of me.

I’m reminded every day I look into the mirror of what a miracle my body is privileged to experience.

I smiled. I cried. I was filled up with emotion that nearly overtook my body. I kissed him gently and left the room only to do it all over again with my other child.

I’m alive. I’m here. I get to do this. I get to watch these babies sleep, hold them and love them each day. After watching a program about Denise Amber Lee’s kidnapping and murder I felt such extreme pain for her two small boys. And for her. She fought hard to get away, to stay alive for those boys…I can’t imagine what she went through in those final moments.

As gut wrenching as it was to watch this hour long program about her story, it made me fully aware that I’m here for my boys and I get to soak them in each day and each night. I feel silly that I let myself get overwhelmed with the fights and loudness of the day from these two beautiful boys I’ve been blessed with.

Every moment is so vital. You never know when it might be your last. And even if you get to live out your life to a ripe old age you should live your life like it was your last day. Kissing and hugging and reading stories with deep love, appreciation and passion for the moment you’re living in.

Even though I try and live by the motto of living fully and in the moment I know I don’t achieve this everyday. Her story put a spotlight on how blessed I am…even in the madness of the day when everything seems more challenging than usual…I’m blessed. I’m here. My boys are healthy and safe in my arms. I’m in this moment.

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So many changes have taken place in how I view the world and how I raise my kids. The past couple of years have seen such a transformation in me and my husband.

Never before did I imagine myself eating organically, finding ways of being friendly to the environment, having a natural labor and delivery (I hope), trying out cloth diapers, co-sleeping and much more.

Something happened when I became a Mother. Something bigger than myself. Something spiritual. Something pure. Something primal.

That something is the desire to work hard in giving my kids the health they were intended, the world they deserve, the relationship with God that will make them stronger and the peace and security that my mere daily presence can bring about.

Even in my worst day, my most hectic and overwhelming I never let go of what an awesome, beautiful gift I’ve been entrusted with. And I take that very seriously.

This is my quiet place. Where I come after a loud, full day. It’s my place to soak in God’s beauty and revel in his creation. My serenity.

The crickets and tree frogs sing me songs, the wind softly blows my hair as I rock back and forth in our swing and my mind drifts off….sometimes to no where and sometimes I reflect on a day of children and life.

Whatever my mind decides to think on – whatever plans I make in my head for the next day … it’s peaceful, beautiful and fills me up.

(This picture doesn’t do it justice. If you could be here in person right now you’d know what an oasis it really is.)

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Even when he’s had a bad day at work and wants to just relax he’ll sit and listen to me talk about my hard day.

Even when he is concerned about money and bills he never shows it.

Even though he might not totally understand what I do for a living he has always supported me in it.

And even after a day of cooking at work and cooking at home he still has the desire to try making homemade biscuits.

He’s my man. My kind of man. And one special man at that.

… this hot, humid and sticky weather that has been like a blanket over my part of the world for what seems like an eternity.

Sitting outside with the bright sun glaring down on me – sticky skin from the sweat building – as I fan myself I remember I’m alive.

The glisten on my body and desire for a big tall glass of ice cold water reminds me… I’m here, I’m alive, and I’m living in this moment.

And just when I think this glorious feeling of being alive will drive me back indoors, a cool refreshing breeze drifts through the trees and lands on my skin…ahhhh, I’m alive.

Start of Lead ——-

Please see below on how to submit your resume. If you can’t follow instructions, you will automatically be disqualified from consideration. Attention to detail for this position is a must.

Required skills:

* Basic HTML skills
* Top notch writing skills
* A sense of humor and the ability to think outside the box

Responsibilities:

* Creation of top grade content on research topics for a variety of website and topics (details upon qualification)
* Posting of written articles via our custom CMS system
* Other duties as assigned

Required education:

There are no formal education requirements. If you fit all of the above requirements, you can be considered for the position, but when you submit your resume, please submit three examples of your best work. Not ten and not one. THREE EXAMPLES OF YOUR BEST WRITING WORK.

We need someone who can do great research and can write on a variety of topics, so keep that in mind when you send in your resume.

There are two priorities we need for this position… the first is top notch writing skills first and foremost. The second is a great sense of humor – don’t be afraid to show us yours.

Pay:

$25,000-$30,000 per year

What to know:

This is a full time position. This is NOT a part time position. 40 hours per week. However, this is a REMOTE position and you will be working REMOTELY.

You can expect to learn a lot about search engine marketing and social marketing while you’re working in this position.

We don’t want to train people looking for temporary work. If you can’t commit to the position for at least 6-12 months, please do not apply.

How to apply:

Submit ONLY TO careers AT mfeinteractive.com – if you submit to any other email address, you are automatically disqualified.

Include:

Your resume
Three examples of your top writing
Why you think you would do well at this job

DO NOT APPLY IF:

You cannot write well
You cannot self-motivate
You do not fulfill ALL THREE required skills

Link to the lead: http://www.mfeinteractive.com/careers/writer.html