You know those mornings when you wake up and it feels like the weight of the world is already on your chest?
The house is quiet, maybe for just a moment before the kids wake up, but instead of peace, you feel pressure. Like you’re already behind before the day has even begun. The mental to-do list starts ticking loudly in your head: groceries, deadlines, laundry, text that friend back, bills, carpool, cheer (or soccer, baseball or football) practice, dinner. And if you’re anything like me, the list is never just surface-level. It’s layered with emotions, grief, healing, and a deep desire to be strong for everyone else while silently asking—who’s strong for me?
I felt that this Monday morning.
And maybe you did too.
It’s the kind of heaviness that doesn’t come from lack of sleep or too much coffee (though I’ve had both). It’s the emotional, soul-level weight that comes from trying to hold it all together—motherhood, faith, grief, business, friendships, healing… life.
A Black Cloud That Follows
Ever feel like a dark cloud is following you?
Maybe you’ve experienced loss, like I have. Maybe it’s not the same loss—but it’s a weight nonetheless. A lost dream, a broken relationship, an unanswered prayer. Maybe it’s just the daily pressures that feel like they’re piling up higher than you can manage. And it doesn’t matter how many smiles you post online, or how many “I’m fine”s you give—deep down, you feel like you’re barely keeping your head above water.
Let me tell you something, mama:
You are not alone in feeling this way.
And more importantly—you were never meant to carry all of this alone.
I Tried Carrying It All Myself…
For a long time after I lost my husband, I tried to carry the weight on my own. I didn’t want to seem weak. I didn’t want to burden others with my sadness. And honestly, I didn’t want to slow down because I was afraid the stillness would hurt too much. So I filled every hour, every day, every space with “doing.”
But here’s what I learned the hard way:
Busyness can’t heal you.
It can distract you for a while. It can give you the illusion that you’re managing just fine. But eventually, the weight becomes too much, and the cracks start to show.
That’s when I had to come face to face with something I already knew in my heart but wasn’t living out:
God never asked me to carry all of this.
Let This Sink In: You Were Not Meant to Carry It All
Some of you need to hear this today—and maybe you haven’t heard it in a while, or maybe you’ve just forgotten in the swirl of life:
You were never meant to carry this alone.
Not your grief.
Not your worry.
Not your fear about your kids’ future.
Not your financial stress.
Not your marriage struggles.
Not your burnout.
Not your everything.
There is someone stronger, wiser, and more loving who wants to carry it with you—and for you.
His name is Jesus.
Cast Your Burden On Him
There’s a verse that I’ve clung to in the darkest moments of my journey:
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.”
—Psalm 55:22
Let’s talk about that word “cast.”
It doesn’t say “hand gently.”
It doesn’t say “carry until you can’t anymore and then maybe ask for help.”
Nope. It says CAST—throw, release, launch it into His hands. Get it off your shoulders and into His. Why? Because He can handle it. Because He wants to handle it. Because He will sustain you when you do.
There is no weight too heavy for Him.
There is no story too broken for Him.
There is no pain too deep for Him.
What That Looks Like for Me
So what does “casting my burden” on the Lord actually look like for this Crazy Busy Mama?
Sometimes, it looks like crying in the shower and whispering, “God, I can’t do this on my own. I need You.”
Sometimes, it’s taking 5 minutes before the kids wake up to journal a prayer and just be honest with Him.
Sometimes, it’s putting down my phone, turning off social media, and turning up worship music in my kitchen as I cook dinner—because I need my mind to focus on something higher than my worries.
Sometimes, it’s telling a trusted friend, “I’m not okay today. Can you pray for me?” and not feeling like a failure for admitting it.
And sometimes, it’s just breathing deep and repeating Psalm 55:22 over and over until my heart starts to believe it again.
Mama, You Can Let Go
I know it’s hard to let go.
Especially when you’re used to being the strong one.
The one who keeps the house running.
The one who picks up the pieces when they fall apart.
The one who holds space for everyone else.
But hear me on this:
You don’t have to be strong all the time.
You don’t have to fix everything.
You don’t have to have it all together.
You can let go.
You can let God carry you.
And He will. Oh, how He will.
A New Way to Start the Week
So as this new week begins, here’s my gentle encouragement to you (and to myself):
Don’t rush into Monday like a runaway train.
Pause.
Breathe.
Invite God into the mess.
Hand Him what feels too heavy to hold.
Ask Him to sustain you.
And believe that He will.
Because He always does.
One More Thing…
If you’re walking through grief, I see you.
If you’re navigating single motherhood, I see you.
If you’re juggling a business, a home, and a broken heart, I see you.
If you’re simply trying to get through the day without falling apart, I see you.
And more importantly—God sees you.
You’re not too far gone.
You’re not too broken.
You’re not invisible.
You’re a daughter of the King.
And He’s ready to carry the weight you’ve been trying to shoulder on your own.
You Are Not Alone
Before I wrap this up, I want to leave you with this:
You don’t have to fake it anymore.
You don’t have to smile when you’re hurting.
You don’t have to keep pretending like everything is fine.
Let this be the moment you let go.
Let this be the day you trust Him to carry you.
Let this be the week you stop walking alone.
We weren’t created to do this without Him.
And we certainly weren’t created to do it without each other.
So if you need prayer, message me.
If this spoke to you, share it with another mama who needs the reminder.
Let’s carry one another—while letting God carry us.
With love,
Lori Conway
Crazy Busy Mama You Are Not Alone
Before I wrap this up, I want to leave you with this:
You don’t have to fake it anymore.
You don’t have to smile when you’re hurting.
You don’t have to keep pretending like everything is fine.
Let this be the moment you let go.
Let this be the day you trust Him to carry you.
Let this be the week you stop walking alone.
We weren’t created to do this without Him.
And we certainly weren’t created to do it without each other.
So if you need prayer, message me.
If this spoke to you, share it with another mama who needs the reminder.
Let’s carry one another—while letting God carry us.
With love,
Lori Conway
Crazy Busy Mama 💗✝️
Scripture to Hold Onto This Week:
“Cast your burden on the Lord, and He shall sustain you; He shall never permit the righteous to be moved.” —Psalm 55:22
Every morning, I wake up and share a bit of my heart on my socials. If you are not following me on instagram, you can do so HERE and in this season specifically I am sharing my grief journey. Praying that I can share hope in the midst of my pain and how you too can find purpose in the midst of your valley by remembering Whose you are and who holds you! For those who would like to take a listen you can do so below.
So thankful for your encouragement each day, your support means the world to me.
Much encouragement and love- Lori 💗✝️
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Q’s STORY
If you hoped on this blog post for the first time and don’t know about my precious and beloved Q you can read about his story HERE If you are a member of the unwanted club of widowhood like me, and are in desperate need of resources I urge you to check some resources HERE I am gathering for myself and for others walking this terribly difficult journey too!
Morning Time Inspo- CBM COFFEE MUGS
I am excited to announce, I have started my very own Crazy Busy Mama mug collection. Each one of these mugs have my signature exclusive signature on them. You can check them out HERE and you can SNAG IT your favorite – Each one of my designs comes with my CBM signature with a 💗✝️on each. I hope you enjoy having coffee with me each morning and these exclusive CBM designs encourage you to put your best foot forward each day!
Just like with this “WITH GOD ALL THINGS are Possible” mug is designed to help you start off the day on the right foot!
Much Love- Lori
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