As a teen mom, my journey didn’t start the way I once imagined. I had to grow up quickly—learning how to care for my children while still trying to figure out who I was. Because of that, I didn’t fully focus on my personal goals until later in life. But when I did, I gave it everything I had.

And by God’s grace, I accomplished them.

Now, my children are young adults and no longer in the home, and life looks very different. The hands-on, everyday demands of motherhood have shifted—but in many ways, I’m still just as busy. Between pursuing purpose, managing responsibilities, and continuing to build what I once had to put on hold, I’ve found myself constantly moving.

And if I’m honest… still learning how to slow down.

That’s why reading Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World by Joanna Weaver felt so personal to me.

My Reality

I connected deeply with Martha—the one who carried responsibility well, stayed productive, and kept everything going.

Because that has been me for years.

I know what it feels like to:

• Start later than expected
• Work hard to accomplish your goals
• Finally, build a life you once prayed for

But I also know what it feels like to stay in that rhythm of constant doing… even when life has shifted.

Even in this new season, I realized I was still operating from a place of busyness—filling my time, staying productive, and moving from one thing to the next—without always taking the time to simply be with God.

What This Book Shifted in Me

This book reminded me that no matter what season I’m in—whether I’m raising children at home or watching them step into adulthood—

My relationship with God still has to come first.

For so long, I was in survival mode. Then I shifted into building mode. And now, I’m in a season where I can be more intentional—but I still have to choose it.

Having a “Mary heart” now looks like:

• Embracing the quiet instead of filling it
• Sitting with God without feeling the need to rush
• Letting His presence be enough, even when I’m not “doing” anything

A Moment of Reflection

There was a time when I felt like I was always trying to catch up because of how my journey began. And that mindset carried me into a life of constant motion.

But in this season, I’m learning something new:

I don’t have to live in hustle mode anymore.

I’ve done the work. I’ve raised my children. I’ve walked through the process. And now, God is inviting me into something deeper—not more doing, but more being.

Final Thoughts

My life is still full—but in a different way now.

And I’m learning that this season isn’t about filling every moment… it’s about honoring the space God has given me to draw closer to Him.

So if you’re in a season where life has shifted—where the demands look different, but the busyness still lingers—this book will speak to you.

Because no matter how full your life has been or still is…

It’s never too late to slow down, sit at His feet, and choose His presence.

And that’s exactly what I’m learning to do—carry a Mary heart, even in this new and evolving season of life.