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...]
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