Feature Friday

Congratulations, you made it through another week in the life of a Saved M.O.M.! Here at savedmom.com we take time out on Fridays to feature Saved M.O.M.’s . There are so many wonderful mothers that don’t get the recognition they deserve. I am proud to say that this week’s Feature Friday is dedicated to LaRonna Turnbough. LaRonna is a resident of Austell, GA. She is an amazing wife, mother of six beautiful children and an entrepreneur. Her passion for ministry and family is strong and unwavering

LaRonna came to know the Lord at the age of eighteen. Growing up she wasn’t raised in a Christian home. Her mother was a strong single mom and her father wasn’t around during her childhood. In our interview she said, “In my late teen years dad had gotten born again and became a minister. At a family gathering I heard my family talking about dads past and was amazed at how unpleasant it was. That was not the man I knew.” She explained that after listening to the negative things they said about her father, she left the room. Her father followed her in an attempt to console her. She told him that she was surprised that he had turned his life around and if the Lord could change him, she too wanted to be born again. So she accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior at that very moment. She said, “Hearing my father’s testimony inspired me to change my life.”

When asked what being a Saved M.O.M. means to her, LaRonna stated, “EVERYTHING! Apart from the Holy Spirit, the Lord and the word, I could not do what I do. It would be overwhelming and impossible to care for 6 children and do all that I do on a daily basis.” One of her favorite scriptures is Proverbs 3:5-6. This has been her saving grace and she acknowledges God in all things. She explained, “I am not looking to others and what they are doing. I know God will direct my path in regards to my children and my husband.

Considering that LaRonna is mother of six and provides in-home childcare to 5 other children I had to ask her to share “A day in the life of…” She said, “It all depends on the day, each day is different.” She starts her day around 6 am with devotion, prayer and word time. Then she prepares breakfast and gets the kids ready. Meanwhile the day care children are coming in. In the midst of all of this she and her husband are both at home simultaneously operating 2 businesses. I thought it was so beautiful when she shared, “My husband and I do everything together.” After breakfast, home school starts. There is a lunch break at 12:30 and home school ends at 3:30. The family sits down for a nice home cooked dinner around 5:30 while the daycare kids are leaving. After dinner they have “free-time” in which LaRonna may need to make business calls, perform business presentations, do laundry, go outside, or go to work out and the kids are down by 9pm. I just couldn’t believe that she actually has time for an intense work-out at the gym 3-5 times per week. By the way, she looks great!

I asked her to give us some advice on how she still manages to please her husband in the midst of everything else. She shared, “I Put God 1st and hubby 2nd. He still comes before kids and other things. Don’t put anything before your husband other than God. Keep yourself together. Do the things you did before when you were dating. Your children are not your world. Your energy can’t be misdirected. Think of ways to be creative and look good. If you are a stay at home mom, he doesn’t want to see your hair in rollers or you in pajamas when he gets home. You must prioritize and keep him happy. Remember to always direct your thoughts toward him.” LaRonna was very firm in stating, “Don’t make excuses as to why you can’t do this or that. Make time to stay on top of things. Get off the phone, get off the internet, and don’t always go out with your girlfriends. You must manage your time and prioritize.” LaRonna’s advice is given from the prospective of a married mother, but she wants to encourage the single mothers to take heed to what she has to say as well.

When asked if there were any words of wisdom that she wanted to share with other mothers, here’s what she had to say… “So many moms make the mistake of becoming mothers and loosing themselves and the baby becomes the center of their whole universe. Don’t let yourself go because you had baby.” She explained that it bother her when she hears excuses from mothers. She said, “Where there is a will there is a way. Focus on whatever is in your heart that really drives you. You have to esteem your children. Put your energy prayers and wisdom toward things of God. For the married moms, still wear lingerie, curl your hair, simply do what you gotta do. Be excellent at being a mom and a wife. Your life has amazing purpose; you are raising a generation to come instilling God’s plan and purpose in them.

She also wanted to share some information with mothers that may be looking for eco-friendly, economical, effective products that are safe for the home and can be delivered right to the doorstep. Also mothers that have children suffering from asthma, allergies, or eczema and moms that may be looking for an effective way to earn income from home while still caring for their children. If you fall into any of these categories she can help you. You can email her at lturnbough@saferforyourhome.com and she will contact you to show you how you can achieve health, wellness, and financial freedom from the comfort of your own home.

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Mommie Blessings,

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