“Blessings fill your life.” I have ruminated on this statement—which I perceive to be a truth given to me by… Read more Word of the year 2015
Tag: mom
Red lights
I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember. Even as a little girl in the back of… Read more Red lights
Father envy
I think eye rolling in church might be inappropriate. But I’ve done it my whole life—if not outwardly, inwardly. Confession:… Read more Father envy
Merging
I’m pretty sure I’ve never cried so much in my life. Since having my daughter in November, my perspective has… Read more Merging
Right where I belong
“What’s one feeling you’ve had since having her that has surprised you?” One of my best friends posed this question… Read more Right where I belong
Rise and shine
As a high school student, I set my alarm clock for 15 minutes prior to school starting–not 15 minutes prior… Read more Rise and shine
Mama said, part 6
In junior high, I got grounded for a week for making a B in algebra. At the time, of course,… Read more Mama said, part 6
Mama said, part 5
“TV rots your brain.” I don’t actually recall my mom saying this. But I know that she believed that spending… Read more Mama said, part 5
Mama said, part four
My mom wasn’t very tolerant of me and my sisters treating each other poorly. We never had the chance to… Read more Mama said, part four