Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas... Josh Groban sings this over my wireless speaker as I am writing this morning in the peace and quiet of a sleeping home. I used to love Christmas many years ago. Being excited about this holiday as a small child was easy. I played my part beautifully. … [Read more...] about If Mama’s Not Happy At Christmas: Ain’t No One Happy.
A Gift Of Love: A Wife’s Heart Softened
Over almost thirty years of marriage, my heart softened towards my husband. We had a broken marriage. Let me tell you our story: I was dreaming... How had I gone to bed in my new sweater coat? My fingers were wound around my knitted jacket. Everything was fuzzy and foggy. Finally, I came out of my … [Read more...] about A Gift Of Love: A Wife’s Heart Softened
My Brother’s Keeper
This post is dedicated to our children; Charity, Dan, Devyn, Aryanna, Eythan and Jazmin. Thank you, for being your brother's keeperđź’— Have you ever been to a movie that turns you into a blubbering mess? If your a man, have you been to one that caused you to swallow your Adam's apple a hundred times? … [Read more...] about My Brother’s Keeper
When Truth Sets You Free
I looked through the tiny hole in the cardboard box and could see the crowd of parents smiling and laughing. I had been sitting in there for a few minutes in my costume, and it was beginning to get stuffy and warm. Somehow I had been convinced by my sweet and lovely Kindergarten teacher that I had … [Read more...] about When Truth Sets You Free
CALL 911-LOVE
My sister Shaun was celebrating her twelfth birthday and invited two friends over for a party. For some reason, I was allowed to join in, even though I was the annoying younger sister. After the chocolate cake was eaten and the presents were opened, Shaun wanted to do something fun with her … [Read more...] about CALL 911-LOVE
Mannequin Madness
Are you raising a teenage daughter and are concerned her appearance is beginning to look like every other girl her age? You're not alone, most mothers have this same concern... Call me wild and crazy, but when I was a teenager, I would sometimes have the impulse to do the most bizarre things. I … [Read more...] about Mannequin Madness