Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Years ago I was talking with a friend and she shared a story with me, she told me that her husband had bought her a beautiful diamond bracelet for an anniversary present and when he gave it to her, she was shocked. In her surprise as he was latching the bracelet on her arm, she... Continue Reading →
As our children grow up we look for signs of normal growth; is Junior getting taller than his sisters, is little Princess coming out of her awkward phase. Those are physical characteristics, but there are other signs of being a normal teen that we as parents can get stuck on. I know this one personally,... Continue Reading →
Last night our son was playing in his last soccer game of the season, which meant the last sports tournament of his high school career. We have watched this kid run, catch, throw and kick from the sidelines for at least ten solid years, and this was the final time. It occurred to me that... Continue Reading →
Recently a friend called while my guy was taking a nap, so I went outside to talk to her for a few minutes so that he could sleep. While talking, I started pulling weeds in our backyard and stepped on a branch from the rose bush and a large thorn sunk deep into my heel.... Continue Reading →
My guy and I were on a trip to Spain last week, we traveled from the northernmost tip to the South border of the country and saw so much beauty, met some wonderful people and ate delicious Mediterranean food. Before leaving home, I made the decision not to have full access to the internet while... Continue Reading →
Our son is in love. He's been dating a wonderful young lady for about six months now and it has been fun to watch him care for and protect someone other than his sisters. I have no idea where this relationship will go in the future, it's not my job to know these things, but... Continue Reading →
Why is it that when my guy and I are driving to a restaurant across town, it is so hard for me to let him go the route he chooses to take without offering ‘help’? I second guess him, offer suggestions or completely tell him he’s chosen poorly sometimes. Why do I do this? Why... Continue Reading →
I am not one to discuss politics much outside of our nuclear family, somewhat because I feel so strongly about the candidates that I am dumbfounded when I encounter someone who sees the issue another way. For this reason I was cringing yesterday when I asked my Dad (my own father!) about his thoughts. Thankfully,... Continue Reading →
What do parents say when life gets hard with their children? "We are exhausted all of the time. I don't know how to do this well." "Is there a class we can take? Can you recommend a good book? Maybe she needs counseling." "I love him, I just don't like him right now." "It's a... Continue Reading →
When our oldest was starting kindergarten, the parents were invited to an Open House to meet the teacher and get insight about how the whole school thing went down. I don't remember a lot of the details of that night, except sitting in too-small chairs and nibbling bad cookies with twenty five other nervous parents,... Continue Reading →
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