What Is It?
Do you have a son? I do. Have you ever heard this yelped in a very over-excited voice that bounces off the walls of your house? “Mom! Can I kill it?” [...]
Encouragers: The Challenger of Norms
Encouragers: The Challenger of Norms October 6, 2022 I’m praying for her family. I’m praying for strength, wisdom, and peace in her heart. This woman is the Challenger of Norms. She has encouraged me over many years. When my daughters ask if I have a best friend, this woman comes [...]
Rejoice 2020 – Becky
November 18, 2020 Rejoice 2020 – Becky Towards the end of the year, I always begin to reflect on the changes that have occurred in the year. Overall, they end up being positive – and those are my highlights. As it is close to Thanksgiving, I thought I’d brag a [...]
Sunsets and Rainbows
What I see in sunsets and rainbows! [...]
Learn Your Children
July 25, 2020 Learn Your Children Yes, you read that right. It says “learn your children” and I mean that. It’s a vital part of any relationship, right? You study your friends, your teachers, your co-workers and boss, and your spouse. You do xyz because Jerry is nice and all. [...]
My Little Learner
March 29, 2020 My Little Learner Our gym has an after-school program where our comfy vans pick up from several area schools and bring little athletes back to gym. They do gymnastics, crafts, eat snacks, and do homework. Thea and her other gym baby friend sometimes hang out there. Thea [...]
Two Cadet Homecoming
January 7, 2020 Two Cadet Homecoming! On January 4th, a beautiful day with misty rainshowers threatening the gorgeous parade ground at Camp Blanding, I watched both of my cadets march in their pass and review (ceremony parade at the end of the 2019-2020 winter encampment). I almost cried two years [...]
Little Cuties
Some of my odd deep thoughts on animals, their importance in children's lives, and the responsibility and love they teach. [...]
Understanding and Choosing Forgiveness
April 23, 2018 Understanding and Choosing Forgiveness Sometimes things make us irritated. Loss, waste, and destruction of life are hot spots for me. We have livestock. Honestly, I can shrug off an owl or hawk picking off a young chicken. I can understand the predators are getting food and my [...]