I am very excited to host our 3rd Annual Family Christmas party next weekend. It makes me a little homesick and reminds me of Michigan. We hosted every holiday at our home. It just made it easier for Sydney to be included. As I prepare and clean up the house. Instantly, I started thinking that … More All I Want For Christmas
If you were driving down our street yesterday. I am sure that you would have stopped to watch the show. Harrison, Sydney and I were attempting to decorate outside for Christmas. The more we started working. The more I thought we must look like The Three Stooges to our neighbors. I just wanted to add … More The Three Stooges At Christmas
I would buy three newspapers, new highlighters and post it notes. I was ready to search the Black Friday ads. It was a tradition my girlfriends Petra, Hatty and I did every year in Michigan. If sissy was in town. We would drag her shopping too. It was my only day away from the kids. … More Family Or The Early Bird Sale?
We would either drive to Delaware or Georgia for Thanksgiving. The excitement of seeing our family was well worth the drive. But the blessing before dinner was always my favorite. It was like a mini sermon. My family is a praying family. We would shout our praise and thanks to God and remember loved ones … More Be Thankful
The mind is a terrible thing to waste. Wasn’t that a slogan back in the 1980’s? When you go through a traumatic experience. The mind is often your biggest enemy. Your soul and body often heal quickly. Why won’t your mind allow you to rest? I am constantly thinking and analyzing every situation. Some situations … More Free Your Mind
When I was younger, I remember a pastor preaching about this topic in a sermon. His words were harsh and stuck with me for quite some time. He said that if you believe in God you don’t need to waste money on therapy. Just pray about your situation. You all know I love the Lord. … More You Don’t Need Therapy, Just Pray
She shrugs her shoulders. I think she even mumbled under her breath. When I told her it was time for bed. And when I gave her the wrong juice with breakfast. She said, “Mom you should pay attention.” Is she talking to me? Who does she think she is? All of this from a little … More The Purple Bra
Who would have known that Mr. Peabody & Sherman would have created such an interest in Egypt for Sydney? So much that she has been my little historian. When she asked for an Egyptian 13th Birthday celebration. I thought it was a perfect idea. Harrison would wear a Pharaoh costume and be the greeter. … More An Egyptian Birthday?
It was mid September. We had only been in Delaware for three weeks. The kids were doing their best to adjust to new schools. I worried every day that Syd went to school. She wasn’t as verbal as she is now. Her aggression was worse with the move. Harrison’s only wish was to attend catholic … More I Was So Humiliated
It only took seven years. That is not such a long time. Well, now that I think about it seven years seemed liked forever. I’m sure you are wondering what took so long. Well, it took seven years for my kids and I to finally enjoy our summer vacation. For the past seven years. Summer … More Seven Long Years
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