Tonight was my son’s band concert. You really haven’t lived until you’ve enjoyed hours of elementary band, orchestra and choir music! It was precious … long but precious. And because…
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A Strong-Willed Child and a Single Mom
I learned a valuable lesson this week – I learned that my strong-willed daughter likes to do things her way. I know, I know… duh! She’s number 5 so you’d…
A Decidedly Upward Slant
Recently I opened up one of my notebooks and discovered a page entitled, “Blog Ideas.” I instantly thought, “Cool!” Unfortunately, not so much … I can’t figure out what half…
Single Parent Sorrow
There are so many things that break my heart now. So many things I can’t avoid that I really want to. Things I would never imagine would cause me sadness….
Professional Sleep Deprivation Specialists
Yeah…so…I’ve NEVER had children that go to bed beautifully. You know that whole thing about sleep like a baby? Doesn’t happen at my house. Not one person at my house…
Grocery Shopping, Coupons, and a Bit of Craziness
I have this sweet friend from church who spends $20 a week to feed her family of 6. I can’t even tell you what I spend because it’s too embarrassing. …
Open to the Unexpected
Ever felt like God was asking you to do something that simply seemed crazy? Maybe a bit unexpected? Actually that might be a silly question. God seems to always be…
BRING IT
I’ve been joking about getting a t-shirt that simply says “Bring It.” I’m totally kidding. I don’t know that I can handle one more blasted thing! But, Golly!!! That’s kind…
Where Do You Find Your Identity?
Okay…I’m gonna get a bit spiritual. I hope you don’t mind. My single mommy self just simply can’t survive without Jesus. I know it sounds a bit cliché, but my…
Overcoming Adversity
I used to joke that if I wrote a book it was going to be called, “It was Funny, but Not Ha Ha Funny.” That pretty much describes my life…