I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a dear friend who epitomizes grace, although she probably wouldn’t agree. She is one of those people who has suffered so deeply it’s hard to understand how she is still standing upright, much less smiling and serving others with compassion. She is deep. Deep…
So I realized my life is really serious. And, I’m not a terribly serious person. I’m always talking about all the things that happen in…
Why is it that a cavity in one of my children’s teeth is such a blow to my mommy self esteem? I even prayed the…
Today is a wistful feeling sort of day for me. I’m not sure what prompted it – maybe its planning for college for my oldest…
“Mommy, you forgot my show and tell today…again.” That’s how my sweet preschooler greeted me today after preschool. Yup. I forgot. I think I’ve forgotten more…

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you. ” Isaiah 43:1-4