Click Play on this song before reading this post. Mary Louise Perlando was born in a house in Oakland, California, in 1920. The baby girl in a family of three. She was born to Croatian immigrants. Grandma eloped at 18 to marry Johnny Allen, a Greek man who drove the bus on her route. They were madly in love. Married 15 years, Johnny … [Read more...]
Hey Mom – This Is Why You Matter
I love being a mom. But, there's been moments,okay, maybe years, where I felt like this person with a thousand colorful dreams no longer existed. I remember thinking, I used to have adult conversations about important things. I used to wear a dress and cute heels. Who is this woman with dark circles under her eyes, in a baggy t shirt and … [Read more...]
Are You Browsing the Internet and Feeling Lonely Again?
I recently did a survey of my readers. I'd never done one before and thought it might help me to know a little more about them. I was surprised with the results. A couple nights ago, I got ready for bed and shared the results with my husband, "One of the questions I asked is, 'What are you struggling with...faith in God, marriage, parenting, … [Read more...]
Turning 18 – How to Know When Your Child Is REALLY An Adult
Do you have an adult living in your home? After reading what I have to say, you may think a little differently. According to Pew Research there's a whole lot more 18-34 year olds living at home than ever before. While there are lots of excuses reasons given; poor job market, college degrees harder to come by, and a myriad of other things, I 'd … [Read more...]
Put Down That Book And Tell Your Kids A Family Story, Instead
Stories. We love them. In books. In movies. Tucked inside a magazine, it really doesn't matter. When you boil down pretty much anything from TV comedies or just bumping into a friend at the grocery store--it's their story they share to bring you up to date on their life or yours. Stories aren't just for entertainment. We do a great job as … [Read more...]
Guess What? I’m on FOCUS ON THE FAMILY!
Just have to share how excited nervous I've been this week. My interviews are being aired Thursday AND Friday. If you miss them you can go here to listen in. It's been a bit stressful exciting. When you fly out to Focus on the Family to interview, if you're anything like me, you talk to hosts Jim Daly and John Fuller for about 2 1/2 hours … [Read more...]
Back to School Habits of a Great Mom
When my kids were really small I remember counting the days until summer was over. It's entirely possible that I made paper chains and tore one off every morning with my cup of coffee. This photo on the right is an oldy but a goody from 2007. It was taken by my husband. You can tell by the 14ft of space above my head. This is my reaction after … [Read more...]
Our World Is A Rotten Terrible Awful Place
I've talked to friends who shake their head in disbelief and I've overheard quite a few say things like, "This world is becoming a terrible place." Or, "It's not the world I was raised in." Have you been hearing the some of the same things? The news these past few weeks has been incredibly heartbreaking. From the devastating carnage in Orlando … [Read more...]
The One Thing I Do Right With My Kids Every Summer
I'm a spiritual late-bloomer. What that means is this: I met Jesus a little later than most. And, while that's still awesome, it means I wasn't exactly sure how to raise my own kids around Him or how to teach my kids the Bible. Years before, "that book" was kept somewhere in the house, unread and untouched. I knew we had one, everyone had one. I … [Read more...]
True Confessions From A Cranky Lady
True Confession Time: I've been cranky and irritated and frustrated and sad and discouraged and irritated and annoyed some more this week. My husband gets the worst of it. Why in the world do I get like this? Do you ever get like this? You know, when everything in the world is colored by a terrible attitude. Tears are close to the … [Read more...]
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