Every woman can tell you her heart will heal when a mother asks for forgiveness. But not everyone gets an apology from their mother. With this being Mother's Day weekend, I wanted to share a bit about my own mother, Joan, whom I admire and love immensely. A taxi pulled up, and my mother hopped out … [Read more...] about When A Mother Asks For Forgiveness
Inspiring Women: Life With Maria
I met Maria twenty years ago when we had both had new babies, and were taking our kids to homeschool swimming lessons. Maria was full of life, fun, laughter, and had a big smile. I admired how she made living with a large family, look so easy. But life took a different turn for Maria. Read her story … [Read more...] about Inspiring Women: Life With Maria
The Kindness of Strangers
Something is fascinating about him. His eyes are icy blue. He has a kind and handsome face that is always looking back and forth. His hair is in dreads but matted into a giant mass which is a chestnut colour. Tanned skin that is leathery for his age is only seen on his face and hands. People stare … [Read more...] about The Kindness of Strangers
When Dreams Vanish and Temper Tantrums Appear
When dreams vanish and temper tantrums appear, Princess Cindy has surfaced. An inward anger had begun to rise. Boy, was I mad! I'm a grown woman who is almost fifty years old, you'd think I would have outgrown this by now. But the situation had crushed my anticipation and excitement, and now I was … [Read more...] about When Dreams Vanish and Temper Tantrums Appear
Coffee Break
đź’—Coffee Breakđź’— Welcome to Coffee Break! This is where you can come for a quick read while you are enjoying a mug of java, and renewing your sanity. Let's face it, between kids, husbands, and family responsibilities sometimes we only have time for a quick read. You're living the "MOM LIFE," and I … [Read more...] about Coffee Break
Jesus And The Homeless: One Man’s Story
God gives us divine appointments. Moments we don't realize have been orchestrated in the heavens long before they ever happen. I want to tell you one man's story about Jesus and the homeless... I struggled with myself on whether to write this post or not. But I think it will open your eyes to … [Read more...] about Jesus And The Homeless: One Man’s Story