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When You’ve Got Nothing Left to Give…and need some help and some hope
About three months ago I began a program to get my teaching license and eventually my Masters in Education. At the time it seemed like a really good thing…even though I don’t have the money to pay for the program nor is the time to do it clearly evident. In fact when I was interviewing with…
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What’s Your Choice?
This past weekend my youngest daughters started playing basketball with a local Christian program. It’s such fun to see them playing. They’ve never played before and at times it looked like a cross between football, soccer, rugby, and wrestling. I was laughing a lot. But another feeling crept in as I sat in that gymnasium. I…
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Do You Transition Well?
It’s been five years and still I struggle with transitions. I would have thought by now there’d be no problem whatsoever when my ex-husband picked up our children. And yet…there is There is no conflict between him and me…no issues of arguing or glaring or anything…it’s just the transition. It’s not like I even think…
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Anybody Got The Trust Thing Down?
“You’re not my mom, Mom.” When my 6 year old said this we all chuckled a bit that while referring to me as Mom she declared me “not mom.” Lately my sweet daughter has discovered that she can wield a pretty hefty weapon against me. Unfortunately, I still haven’t figure out the proper defense. My…
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Are You Okay with Broken?
Broken. One of those words that doesn’t bring a lot of joy. Who wants to be broken? Broken things. Broken bones. Broken relationships. Broken vows. Broken homes. Broken hearts. I assume we are all on the same page and don’t want that word to describe much if anything in our lives. In fact, the…
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Blissfully Aware
Someone shared with me recently that if a fire fighter trips and hurts himself while trying to save you from your burning house, you can be sued…for a lot of money. I’m not sure why my friend shared that with me…well, maybe it was a subtle encouragement regarding the clutter in my home. Golly, I…
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God’s Plan…Perfect
No Pretty Little Bow I’ve been trying to figure out a good way to start this post. I just can’t think of one. So I guess I’ll just share stuff with you and hope that God uses my fuzzy thinking to bless! He’s good that way. Yesterday my Dad went to be with the Lord. …
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Affluenza Vaccinations Needed
Affluenza Vaccinations Needed The other day I posted this blog to Fredericksburg Parent Magazine. It’s a constant struggle to teach my children about what’s truly valuable in life! Hope you enjoy!
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Prayers Post
Bedtime Prayers…Anytime! Thank you so much for all YOUR prayers! I’ve been blessed by all your sweet encouraging words and prayers as my family deals with my Dad’s failing health! God has been so very gracious and kind to us all! It’s very difficult but His faithfulness abounds! Thank you again! I hope you enjoy…
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