When medical special needs first joined our family, we began spending a lot of time at our local children’s hospital. We are fortunate that it was just 10 minutes down…
Children
What is Your Value, Mom?
Recently I saw a book entitled something like “The Best Couples Die Rich.” Really? Is that the goal? To chase the wind and die trying to hold it? To end…
6 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Memory
I have always been big on making memories with my children and not only did I want to be intentional about making memories I wanted to find a way to…
Dodging Porn With Good Old Fashioned Dodge Ball
Is your son getting enough time outside this summer? If not, it could impact the way he responds to the temptation of porn in just a few short years. Let…
Am I Missing Something?
I’m in a rather funky place … and when I say funky I don’t mean some fun and crazy place where people dress with flair and the music is cranking….
Theme: State Show-off
Every state, or country for that matter, makes memorable contributions–just like every family. Tonight, sample some things that make certain states stand out and marvel at your own family’s special-ness….
Jesus Take the Phone … Take It From My Hand …
The other day my middle son asked if I would sit down and play the piano with him. I was busy writing something on my laptop and simultaneously waiting for…
A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small
The little feet pin glinted on the woman’s lapel. The feet and toes were tiny. It was as if a fairy had landed upon her blouse, left gold footprints, and…
Winning
A hot, humid evening. Bugs in the grass and bugs in the air. A small, rural southern town. A humble baseball field off an unnamed road. Rough bleachers. A concession…
Making Messes Meaningful
Does anyone else have floors that could be considered fertile ground for science fair projects? I feel like I’m constantly cleaning but to no avail. I live with all these…