“Praying” and other phrases that make me cringe.
Do you ever have one of those years? You know what I mean, one of those years that left an impression on you that cannot be erased and...
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Why Am I Crying? And Other Hormone Related Questions
I’m 42 years old. It’s not that I turned 42 today or anything, but on this Monday immediately following Daylight Savings Time...
Sin Bucket
There was a time not so long ago when I lived in a house that was constantly under various stages of construction. Sometimes there was a...
Grape Juice
I’ve always been independant. Well, I’ve always tried to be independant. My mom tells an adorable story about when I was 18 months old...
Chocolate Cake
When I was a little girl my mom and her siblings would all bring their families together for holidays. We’re talking Christmas, New...
Anxiety Terrorism
When my youngest daughter was in Kindergarten, she began to do what she could to prepare for the life ahead of her. While she was still...
Dropping The Ball
My life hasn’t been that different than the jugglers really. I have taken one ball at a time and began to orchestrate a delicate dance...
Faith In Action
One day at the ripe mature age of 17, I was running around with my friends. There was this special place tucked back in the woods where...
I Hear You
It was a surprise being a mom at the age of 20. Being a mom wasn’t a “party” kind of surprise, I always knew I wanted to be a mom, but...
Sweet Potatoes
It’s not that I planned on being pregnant at 19. I mean don’t get me wrong I wasn’t an “afterschool special” or anything. I was married...
Hide and Seek
When I was a kid we would often spend holidays with my extended family. Not just Thanksgiving and Christmas, (although those were some of...
Knock…Knock
I grew up in a household with a charismatic, charming, entertaining brother who had a moral opposition to dead air space. He was...
My Phone
Smart phones have changed our lives. I mean sure, they allow us to carry around maps, an encyclopedia, a bible, a camera, news, weather,...
I’m Sorry
There are certain special moments that young parents experience with their young children. There are first words, rolling over for the...
Empty Nest
#Fear #Moms #EmptyNest #Faith #Uncertainty #Parenthood #God #Sinnglemom #Jesus
Empty Nest
#Fear #Moms #EmptyNest #Faith #Uncertainty #Parenthood #God #Sinnglemom #Jesus
The Nut Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
As my baby approaches a few of these milestones, I find myself thinking about the skills, the traits and the flaws that I have instilled...
Fear Not
When I was a little girl, I was terrified of fireworks. While there is a part of me that wants to defend my position because fireworks...
My Hope Is In You
When I was a little girl I used to dream of being a professional singer. Not necessarily Beyoncé style (although in retrospect that...
Beginnings
As the year comes to a close…with little fanfare and not near enough confetti and noise makers, I have come to the realization that my...