As the time drew nearer to take my oldest daughter back to college for her sophomore year, we began the typical preparations. Buying school supplies. Packing. Finalizing class schedules. Through this preparation period, I began to emotinoally prepare myself for… Read More ›
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Flying Lessons
Earlier this summer, a pair of mourning doves took up residence in a well-constructed nest that had been vacated by its previous tenants last year. In real estate, location is everything, and these doves definitely picked a prime location. The… Read More ›
M-O-T-H-E-R
When I was a little girl, we would serenade our mothers with the song, M-O-T-H-E-R, at our grade school’s Mother’s Day celebration. I remember singing with heartfelt and earnest enthusiasm to convey my love for my mom. It’s a… Read More ›
Bittersweet Birthday
My birthday month, aka August, is fast approaching, and rather than wanting it to hurry up and arrive, in order to get this party started, I want time to slow down or stop in its tracks altogether. For this year,… Read More ›
Senior Moments
Lately, I have been experiencing senior moments at a fast and furious rate, and I just want them to slow down, at least a bit. Actually, I want them to slow down a lot. These senior moments are completely unrelated to my fiftieth birthday… Read More ›
Firsts and Lasts
As my youngest daughter’s birthday approached, her usual excitement and enthusiasm suddenly were replaced with an uncharacteristic negativity and dread. Like me, she wears her heart on her sleeve, so, I can always tell when dark emotions cloud her sunny… Read More ›
My Unsung Hero
Earlier this week, my oldest daughter celebrated her birthday, as she waded further into her teenage years. Part of our family celebration included watching home movies of her and our younger daughter celebrating their respective birthdays over the years. Watching… Read More ›
The Year of Living Intentionally: Day 46
Ever since my two daughters began school, part of their after school ritual is to share what they did during the day and to review the work that they did with me. At this point, I feel like I have… Read More ›
Don’t Let the Turkeys Get You Down
From the moment children begin to talk, they begin asking questions. Usually, their questions begin with the word “why”, and they can range from serious to silly. After fourteen years of parenting, I have heard hundreds of questions posed by… Read More ›
Footsteps
This week marks the beginning of another school year for my daughters. While my youngest daughter is returning to the same elementary school she has attended since kindergarten, my oldest daughter will head off to high school. Not just any… Read More ›
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