This week in America is Thanksgiving. For some people, Thanksgiving means food and football. For others it means spending time with family and friends. The real reason we celebrate Thanksgiving is to remember how giving the Native Americans were to the Pilgrims and saving them from death due to starvation. Then the descendants of Pilgrims … [Read more…]
We come to every relationship with expectations. Sometimes these expectations are fulfilled and other times, we’re completely off base. All of my kids at one point or another approached life with the motto that there are no strangers in the world, only unmet friends. It wasn’t until they became older, this philosophy changed slightly. Although … [Read more…]
Doubt. It seems like such an innocent emotion, but doubt can create havoc in our lives. How? Because it eats at trust. Trust of those around us, trust in ourselves or our judgement and worst, trust in God. It’s one of the oldest lies in the enemy’s handbook. It started in the Garden of Eden … [Read more…]
I adore office supply stores or the office-supply section of Target or Walmart. It’s a weird sort of obsession. I especially love the items promising improved organization. My kids’ rooms are filled with stuff from IKEA to keep their toys better organized and their desks homework ready. However, these amazing organizational items instead seem to … [Read more…]
Have you ever dealt with disappointment? This month my daughter tried out for the fall play at school. Even though she worked hard on her audition song and lines, the part she wanted didn’t materialized. She’s part of the general cast instead of one of the smaller lead parts she wanted. I wish I could … [Read more…]
For about two weeks, I was able to pretend to be a stay at home mom, but not really. Yes, my dear readers, I’ve had yet another surgery. This time on my shoulder. Not as bad as the spinal fusion, but it’s not a walk in the park either. I’m thankfully on the mend and … [Read more…]
Is there ever a positive temper tantrum? Read on and see what you think. Hopefully, I’m not the only mom to experience this, but for the first time ever, I sent one of my kids to bed without dinner. I never thought this would happen, since I hate to admit it, but I would greatly … [Read more…]
Now, if I quoted the title of this blog to my five-year old, I’d get the response of “We don’t use those words, Mom.” Specifically, stupid and shut up are not allowed in our house or a timeout and an apology would be forthcoming. It’s a different story when the voices are inside our head. … [Read more…]
Many of you know the challenges I’ve had medically. For those of you who don’t know my story, I’d like to share it with you. I hope it provides you encouragement to never give up and continually move forward toward your dreams. In 2010, after six weeks of marital bliss with my new husband, I … [Read more…]
One of the things I want my children to feel is loved. Along with being loved, is feeling safe, secure and cared for without end. Some days I’m more successful than others as I strive to accomplish this goal. As much as I love and adore my children, on most days anyway, I have no … [Read more…]