Courtney Kelsey

Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby – That somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, “Normal,” is history.
Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct – That Somebody never took a three-year-old shopping.
Somebody said being a mother is boring – [...]

Have Fun – Forgive Quickly – Kiss Slowly – Love Truly – Laugh Uncontrollably – Bring Joy to Others and Joy will Return to You!
Mortgage FREE for LIfe

Five Lessons to make you think about the way we treat people?
Pickup in the Rain
One night, at 11:3 0 p.m., an older African American woman was standing on the side of an Alabama highway trying to endure a lashing rainstorm. Her car had broken down and she desperately needed a ride.
Soaking wet, she decided to [...]

“Plenty of People miss their Share of Happiness, not because they never found it – but Because They didn’t Stop to Enjoy It.”   unknown
Stop and Smell the Roses – Enjoy the Journey.
One Stop to Financial Freedom

1-Smile! Big smile! sincere smile
2-Speak with kind words
3-Do a service for someone – serve others
4-Wear your favorite modest dress
5-Ask someone questions to do with their life
6-Listen, really listen!
7-Compliment someone
8-One day!! without any form of criticism
9-Thank You Notes to family members

10-ENJOY THE JOURNEY!!
Debt Service

One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD.  Across the sky flashed scenes from His life.  At times there were two sets of footprints in the sand.  One belonging to Him, and the other to the LORD.
When the last scene of His life flashed [...]

“No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.” – Helen Keller
Definition of Optimism – Financial Freedom

Do YOU Have FINANCIAL STRESS in YOUR LIFE?
TAKE the Quick STRESS TEST!
HOW DO YOU RATE? Using a Scale of 1-5    1 Low Stress-5 High Stress
When these Situations come Up, Ask Yourself Which Way Your Stress Scale is Tipping?
1 -   BILL PAYING…..The Mail No One Wants?
2 -   BUDGETING……How Do I Fit [...]

Finances and STRESS?
Take the Stress Test
1.  How often is your meal time interrupted with a conversation on handling household finances?
Always…..Sometimes…..Never…..
2.  I make major purchases before consulting my budget?
Always…..Sometimes…..Never…..
3.  I keep a close eye on shopping deals and the best ways to cut my budget?
Always…..Sometimes…..Never…..

4.  Creating a monthly budget could be One of my top [...]

“Every Child Should Be Taught To Expect Success”
- Orison Swett Marden
Those boots were made for walking – Financial Success