Becoming Conference Moms: Are you ready for more???

Nine months ago I attended the Becoming Conference for the first time, ever. Not only did I attend the Becoming Conference, but I jumped right in by volunteering.  That's right...what better way to find out what the conference is all about, than by being involved??? [shameless plug: we always need willing volunteers - so feel free to reach me, if you're interested in volunteering!]

I volunteered the first time around, believing that something much bigger than me was being served. And I was right.  I knew that the Becoming Conference was something my daughter & I needed to do together. I knew it was something that would benefit her as a tween-ager ...but what I didn't expect was how much I would benefit, as a mom.

Nine months later, I've had the privilege of leading you and your daughters through the Becoming: Captivated Bible Study; and just this past weekend, I was part of the Becoming Leadership Retreat.  All this to say that my world, as a mom, has been totally rocked - thanks to the Becoming Girls Conference. And, why is that? I mean, in all honesty, my world is rocked on a daily basis simply because I'm the mother of an adolescent girl (...and,you know what I'm talking about!!) 

This conference has opened up gateways for me & my daughter to grow together; and it's given us a gateway to grow as individuals.  I am challenged, comforted, equipped, and humbled as a mom because of the experiences I've shared with my daughter, through the Becoming Girls Conference & The Becoming Captivated Bible study.

Join me again for the next chapter(s) of our journey as mom & daughter.  But don't just read my story. Lord knows I never intended to be a blogger!  I'm here to share, encourage, and reassure you as fellow-moms.  Your daughter needs you - more than you know.  And, your daughter wants a relationship with you - more than you know.  Trust me.  I just spent an entire weekend with young girls who spilled about their hopes, expectations, loves & hates about their mother-daughter relationships.  Your daughter needs you.

As a parent, God has high expectations for you.  You're accountable for raising up and guiding the gift He created in your daughter.   I don't know about you, but it's a job & responsiblity too big for me!!!  I suspect you often feel the same way (or you probably wouldn't be reading this blog.)  Whether you feel equipped or not, with God's grace & presence; and with the company of each other, it's possible. 

Bring your hearts & hurts. Bring your stories. Bring your questions and concerns. We're going to delve into this tween/teen thing, together.

~ Emily
Becoming Captivated Study Director