As the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine, my love of our country is part of my genetic makeup. When my daughter Grace brought home her essay from school: "What Does A Veteran Mean To Me?" my heart melted. I thought Memorial Day weekend would be the perfect time to share her words with you below.What does a veteran mean to me? It means … [Read more...]
Rain Camping – I Don’t Recommend It.
I've just returned from four days of camping...in the rain. Once your sleeping bag and pillow are a cold, wet, blob, you might as well pack it up and head home, except I couldn't. Twenty of us parents were in this for the long haul. I plastered a smile on my face, helped to dig trenches around flooded tents, hugged children who were … [Read more...]
Stockholm Syndrome
CAUTION : Irritated Mom. The following may contain less than loving comments. Any lack of adoration or joy is completely and wholly the truth. Can someone please tell me how I can share in one breath the joys and moment to moment delights of being a mom, and all of a sudden "BAM!" I can only see through eyes of irritation, frustration, and … [Read more...]
Is Your Home a Sanctuary?
When my husband Paul was going through law school, he needed a place to study. Our children’s play room was transformed to accommodate his needed space. I still remember the first time he walked down the hallway into his new digs. Clad in an old sweatshirt and jeans, his fists raised high above his head, as he yelled, “Sanctuary!” walking in … [Read more...]
911 Help
“911 Emergency.” The voice on the other end of the phone was frantic. Words cracked as a mother relayed a desperate story. “My daughter Lisa just called me from home. She is wrapping Christmas gifts in her bedroom upstairs and thinks she heard someone come into the house. She can hear male voices downstairs. Her father and I are driving home from … [Read more...]
My Complain-Fast
It's time for me to go on a fast.I've been grumbling and complaining about this upcoming dirt-camping trip. Alot.God's Word convicted me today.Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as … [Read more...]
And the Oscar goes to…
Ok, I know I'm a little late for the Oscars, but if there were an award for "Actress in a Leading Role - Mother who hates field-trips" category, I'd be a shoe-in.I've already shared with you my great unlove of everything field trip. But, it seems this year I drew the unluckiest of all cards. In ninety-six hours and thirty-eight minutes, I'm … [Read more...]
Tiffany & Barbara – Our Hiding Place
Have you heard?Two of our very own girls are hosting an hour show every Wednesday morning at 10am (mountain time), 9am (Central Time) on the CWA Christian Woman Affiliate Network, called "Our Hiding Place". Have you had a chance to listen to Blog Talk Radio yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Lets support our local blog-girls!You … [Read more...]
Do You Have Any Idea?
Grace, You made me cry today. Your father interrupted my cleaning-frenzy (which you know doesn't happen often.) and made me sit down. I just had to hear you sing, he told me.Standing there, all elbows and knees, timidly singing into an office stapler, you stole my heart. Do you have any idea how precious you are to me?I remember being in 5th grade. … [Read more...]
Five GREAT Things About the Stomach Flu
I consider the stomach flu to be a 21st Century plague. When six of us were living under one roof, I used to pray against this human plight. Nothing can cause a mother to jump higher out of bed (in a dead sleep), or get her heart racing faster than Nascar, like these five simple words: "Maawwwwmmmmm, I'M GONNA BE SICK!"For the first time in three … [Read more...]
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