Sherie asked me if I had booked a hairdresser for myself yet, for my son Eythan's wedding? I told her I hadn't. She had heard of a shop that had a renown hairdresser and made us both an appointment. She had the renown hairdresser, and I had young women who had been hairdressing for a year. Sherie … [Read more...] about Wedding Disasters
Invitation of Lies.
It was a gorgeous August day, and I decided to walk down our long driveway to our mailbox. I had been expecting a parcel for a few days, and it still hadn't arrived. I opened our mailbox and saw a lone black envelope at the back of the box with silver, shiny letters on it. I pulled it out and looked … [Read more...] about Invitation of Lies.
Struggling to be Patient.
This week we had a contractor come in and put a backsplash on our kitchen walls. I've never had a backsplash in any of the houses we've owned, so this was a real treat. Jay had been here before when we had our moldy carpets removed and replaced. The first time he came, he saw Kyle running around the … [Read more...] about Struggling to be Patient.
Chocolates, Flowers and the Repair Man.
I sent a box of chocolates to a woman who had offended me greatly. Let me tell you a beautiful story of forgiveness:Â The repairman looked up from my dishwasher. "Your last name is Henson. Did you use to live on Parkland Avenue?" "Yes I did," I replied. "Aren't you religious?", He asked. "Well no … [Read more...] about Chocolates, Flowers and the Repair Man.
Spilled Milk Spankings
Have you ever gone off the deep end on your kids? You blew a gasket and then regretted it later? I've been there and completely understand that every mother has her days... When my middle child, Devyn, was sixteen and had just passed his G1 license (beginners) he and I were out practicing his new … [Read more...] about Spilled Milk Spankings
Red Carpet Miracle (True Story)
When my family approached me asking if I’d like a celebration with friends and family for my Beauty from Ashes, book release, I said yes! A few days later the idea came to my mind that we could make the night about celebrating people with special needs and making them feel valued instead of just … [Read more...] about Red Carpet Miracle (True Story)