I’m not sure how it happens but you know it always does. Your child says they want to do something and somehow you end up working hard to make it happen. My oldest daughter recently decided she wanted to run a 5k. I had decided that due to some physical issues and a general lack… Continue reading Mama Bear Patrol and Cheering on the Next Generation
I’ve been working with horses for a few years. My first and favorite horse, Sky, has been a great joy to work with. Some would say that she trained me and I would agree. I was introduced to natural horsemanship shortly after I adopted Sky and I’ve never looked back. I love it for a… Continue reading Staring Down Those Insecurities
Dear Time, Maybe it’s middle-age. Maybe it’s the chaotic pace of life, or maybe it’s just me, but I find myself angry with you. You loom over me, always reminding me I’ll never finish all that needs to be done. I’d like to play fair, but how can I when you care nothing for me? No matter… Continue reading My Unresolved Anger with Time
It’s easy to love people who love me. I feel so good inside when I’m with those people. Elated and strong; I’m on top of the world when I find someone who returns my love with more love. And then there is everyone else. The not-so-nice, not-so-friendly, not-so-happy, porcupine people who are just very difficult… Continue reading Loving Those Porcupine People
Last weekend I attended a women’s conference for women in ministry. We took a personality style test that revealed how others perceive you. After twenty-eight questions, I came away with the title of “The Victor” which as I already know fits this type-A, reformed control freak and perfectionist to a tee. The problem started when… Continue reading Big Girls Don’t Cry?
Dear Son, Please allow me to continue my letter to you on manhood that I started last week. I know it may still seem strange coming from your mom, but I encourage you to listen closely to the wisdom I’ve gathered from living life with a great man, growing older, and seeing how the world works.… Continue reading Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part II
Dear Son, You may have noticed things changing and I felt it was important to explain to you why. Daily, I’m riddled with frustration over the state of our world and the state of people, in general. But lately, I’m increasingly frustrated about the state of our boys. The older I get, the more I… Continue reading Mom’s Message on Manhood to her Sons, Part I
This week I failed at something I thought was pretty important. You probably wouldn’t consider it much of a failure, nor would anyone else who was around me at the time. Unfortunately, I’ve spent the past few days replaying it over and over in my mind. Maybe you do that to. Probably not a good idea… Continue reading When You Feel Paralyzed by Perfect
I have a great marriage. I needed to clarify this before I begin this post just in case you interpret this as a rant against my husband. It’s not. My husband is a great man. However, after over 20 years of marriage, there are still some things that I am surprised he doesn’t understand about… Continue reading Things Wives Wish Their Husbands Would Remember
This year I did something new with my youngest child for the Christmas season. She struggles the most with the getting the “gimmies” at Christmas. I needed something to get the focus off of her, and on to others. Somebody recommended filling a stocking with the needs of people throughout the season and praying for… Continue reading When You Are Waiting for a Christmas Miracle
