Growing up I saw my mom invest in her friendships. She was never too busy for a cup of coffee with a friend. Sometimes they would laugh together, sometimes they would cry. Sometimes they would walk, or ask me to leave the room. (That was actually a little hard, because I have thought of myselfContinue reading “FRIENDS”
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“No, Zachary. …
“No, Zachary. I’m not going to make hot chocolate right now.” “But MOM! It’s just chocolate and milk! Only 2 ingredients!!!”
FEAR
“Nolan, as soon as you eat something and get some fluids in you, you’ll feel like a new man.” “I don’t want to be a new man. I like me.” Today I took Nolan to the doctor. I thought he had appendicitis. He was constipated. Two years ago, I took him to the doctor becauseContinue reading “FEAR”
PRAYER
When I was about 14, I was visiting my Grandma in the foothills of North Carolina. It’s hard to describe the beauty that is this homeplace. There is rich history, creeks, woods, hills, valleys, crisp air and wildlife. My dad would want me to let you know that on this property there is a lake,Continue reading “PRAYER”
BALANCE
My husband says I have 2 speeds, 0 miles per hour and 100 miles per hour. He says if I would find a good 55mph cruising speed it would be so much better for me. I smile and thank my sweet tortoise and go on about being a hare. It’s just not me. My personalityContinue reading “BALANCE”
10 Parenting Tips I Didn’t Read in a Book
When there is a holiday, Michael and I let our kids eat all of the candy they want on that day. Then, that night, I sort the candy. The chocolate goes in my closet (for obvious reasons), the rest goes in the trash. They’ve never thrown up. So far, so good. If our kids leaveContinue reading “10 Parenting Tips I Didn’t Read in a Book”
REST
Every single time I got pregnant, it was on accident. I mean, I know what it takes to get pregnant. I guess we were just never really trying, especially the 3rd time. Sitting at the doctor for a regular checkup and in she walks, eyebrows raised, and says, “Guess what?” Has your doctor ever saidContinue reading “REST”
MARRIAGE
I found out how strong my grandparents’ marriage was a few months before my grandmother passed away. It was my wedding day. We were all staying together at a church conference center; my entire family had driven from North Carolina to Indiana to help me celebrate. My 84-year old granddaddy was the pastor conducting theContinue reading “MARRIAGE”
For lunch today…
For lunch today Nolan wanted PB&J, I told him that we’re out of peanut butter. He said, how about meat and cheese. I told him we’re out of cheese. He said, “okay, how about meat and jelly?” Flexibility. Not my strongest attribute. My kids get it somewhere, though, right? They really are able to rollContinue reading “For lunch today…”
“I’m enjoying a…
“I’m enjoying a clean and tidy house while my 3 boys nap…and when they wake up they will be sure to destroy everything that is clean. Today, instead of getting frustrated with the footprints, I’m going to treasure the tromping…and just enjoy my boys. ♥” For the past 5 and a half years, I haveContinue reading ““I’m enjoying a…”
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