When my friend Linda and I were teenagers we would take the ten-minute walk uptown to a local restaurant and have coffee. Linda and I finished high school, and I went on to marry my sweetheart Vance, and have a large family. Linda moved from Wawa after high school and worked with people who had … [Read more...] about Be Fruitful and Multiply
Knight in Shining Armour
When you were a teenager was there a point in your life where you almost made a really stupid decision that would have ruined your life forever? I can relate, I was one of those foolish girls... When I was in high school and was at an age where I knew better than my mother what life was all about, … [Read more...] about Knight in Shining Armour
When Your Appearance Offends Others
We were riding the subway for the first time in our lives. My mother and Mrs. Pinney, my mom's friend, had decided to take my three siblings and me on a ride into the heart of Toronto from Mississauga, Ontario. We were from the little town of Wawa, Ontario. Some of you may remember this adorable … [Read more...] about When Your Appearance Offends Others
Frantic Knocking At My Door
Have you ever had a life-altering experience that really shook you up and caused you to see your life in a new light? Are you a risk taker and enjoy seeing where an adventure will take you? I personally lack bravery and courage and am not a risk taker... I could hear someone banging on our hotel … [Read more...] about Frantic Knocking At My Door
Tossing Your Hope In One Basket
Ever hear that saying, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket?" There was a twist to that saying in my mind, "Don't put all your hope in one basket." At least that is what I was telling myself by December 27th when I was having a momentary pity party. My son Kyle had made a turn around in … [Read more...] about Tossing Your Hope In One Basket
I Have No Gifts To Bring
My sister Lisa and I concocted a plan when she was eleven, and I was fourteen. Being the older of the two, I should have been setting an excellent example for her. Instead, I was dragging her into my scheme. We had been lounging around the living room waiting for Mom to come home one December day … [Read more...] about I Have No Gifts To Bring