Swimming Lessons
My youngest son does not have much fear. He’s a leap before you look kind of guy. When he was 2 years old and my…
Chameleon Mom
“Please close our foster home…” These were very painful words to type. The decision to close our home to fostering was far harder to make…
A New Holiday Family
I love large family gatherings. Being surrounded by aunts, uncles, grandparents, siblings, cousins–the more, the merrier! Every significant holiday growing up was a juggling act for…
Forget Broadway, We’re Aiming for Obedience
We’re a theatrical family but you probably won’t see our names in lights. Our skits would probably bore most people but have been saving my…
Lunch Time Favorites
The new school year is a hot topic in our household in August. Checking over supply lists, taking inventory of school wardrobes, and wondering which friends…
The ‘Lesser Moms’
She shuffled into the visitation room at the Department of Children and Family Services and slumped in a chair. With her eyes focused on the…
How a Foster Mom Says ‘Goodbye’
We knew baby Riley would probably be reunited with his birth family, but that did not stop us from falling in love with him. We…
Trusting Him to Be the Daddy
My courageous husband was caring for our five children at home while I was several states away on a retreat. An early morning text from…
A New Set of Eyes
What is your reaction when the line at the grocery store is held up by one person who needs a price check? Or how do…
Word Overkill
I love words. I like to write them, speak them, and explore their meanings and uses. When I am sharing a story or joke with…