Today, we buried my Grandmother… I’ve been thinking a lot this week about funerals and the strangeness of it all…like for instance… Why is it that when someone we love passes away that we stop everything…Many times our bosses allow us to take off work to drive long distances to lay our loved … [Read More...]
Llama Mama NO Pajama!
This Fashion Friday edition is brought to you by my current foster love…. One day this summer Little Miss looked at me and said, “I’m not going to call you Ms. Brooke anymore. I’m going to call you my Llama Mama!” She giggled her sweet little … [Read More...]
Hey Mom, What is that Smell?
As each of my kids walked in the house from school on Friday they sniffed the air and smiled, “Mom, what is that smell? Oh my gosh!!!! It smells so good in here!” It reminded them of something happy that they couldn’t quite put their finger on, … [Read More...]
This Broken Life…Why would anyone say Yes to Foster Care?
Yesterday was a beautiful day here in Georgia. Sunshine and flip-flops in February. It was one of … [Read More...]
If a man does laundry….
If a man does laundry, but doesn’t leave it out for a woman to see, did it really happen? That is … [Read More...]
His Birthday Gift…
As I scroll through my Facebook memories, this one pops up on the screen. I look at the date, and … [Read More...]
Pull my Finger…
The doorbell rang. I glanced down at my watch as I quickly flipped a passel of grilled cheese … [Read More...]