It Is Okay to Like Yourself
“Do you know what I like about myself?” The answer that my son gave to that question was wonderfully spot on to who he is…
Her Death Revealed Love
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Managing Conflict (Even When Others Don’t Want It Resolved)
Have you ever found yourself enmeshed in a conflict? Upset by the way a loved one was treated? Angry at an unfair situation? Hurt and…