Tassie’s journey on this world spanned almost 94 years, a pretty good number if you ask most of us. Her life was full of ups and downs (and plenty of…
Relationships
Two Women: A Mother’s Day Tribute
I have been incredibly blessed to have two amazing mothers. One is my own mother, and the other my mother-in-law. Even though both of them are in heaven now, hardly…
Three Tips For Being A Positive Mom Who Raises Kids Who Don’t Complain
I’d like to add to that title, “Zip Your Lips and Lower Your Expectations.” No mom wants to raise her kids to be complaining, hard-to-please adults. And yet, moms (myself…
What I Gained By Giving Up Time On Facebook
A while back I hopped on Facebook first thing in the morning, as was my usual routine numerous times a day. The routine had started innocently several years back. I…
Inconvenienced?
This week I had the privilege of being inconvenienced. My entire schedule and plans were laid aside to parent another family’s seven children. The father had to go through an…
New Year’s Un-Resolution
New Year’s un-resolution … how’s that for different? Everybody makes New Year’s resolutions. That’s easy, dreaming big dreams about what you are going to do better or what you are…
Decking the Halls Without Decking Your Family
The Christmas season is supposed to be about family, cherishing loved ones, and celebrating Jesus, the Light of the World coming to dwell among men and offering us hope. But…
Celebrating Thanksgiving
It’s my favorite time of year again. The leaves have changed and are at their peak. There is a sugar maple tree on the south side of our house that is glorious…
Stepmoms: When Your Husband Hurts
“Laura, my husband is always so sad about his kids. They no longer come to visit, and they hardly ever call or connect with him unless they need money,” stepmom…
The Angry Mom
One of my biggest struggles and now regrets as a younger mom, was my anger. After years of bottling up the anger and stress of a failed marriage and nasty…