The frantic pace of life has been nipping at my nose for some time now. I’ve been feeling it catch up to me. Like I’m running a race in slow motion, and it’s right there on my heels ready to pass me by... Threatening to pull me down at any moment… Missed emails… Piled up papers … [Read more...]
How to Save a Life…
Music can be a powerful healer…. There are days it reaches in and grabs memories long stuffed in the far corners of my heart… Yesterday as I was driving down the road “How to save a Life” by The Fray shuffled through my play list. As the haunting piano music played, tears … [Read more...]
That Time My Tongue Needed Fresh Air
I originally wrote this back in the spring…when the sun was barely shining and the rain was plentiful. I hope you enjoy… My 10 year old walked out to the bus stop yesterday, shielded his eyes with his hand, squinted and said, “Mom why is it so bright out this morning? Is the … [Read more...]
My Little Starfish…
I received this adorable package in the mail on Friday…. Puzzled, because it’s not my birthday...it’s not mother’s day...there’s no special occasion I can think of...I opened the card... There was a sweet note from my sister-in-law… Tears in my eyes, I opened the cute … [Read more...]
Fear in God’s light…
As I was checking out at Target last week, Bryce climbed up on the edge of the counter, peered over, and started, “Can I pweese have a ring?” The clerk looked confused. I rolled my eyes, “Buddy, that’s the grocery store. They don’t have rings here.” He continued, undaunted, … [Read more...]
Mom’s Night Out…
Friday night we rented the movie, “Mom’s Night Out.” If you have not seen this movie yet, well, you just must! When it was still in theaters a few of my friends and I went out to see it, and then to the Cheesecake Factory afterwards. I ate the White Chocolate Caramel … [Read more...]
Blessed…
Be thankful in all circumstances. Finding joy in the little things will get you through the hard days. I have been to other countries where poverty is so extreme. I went with the intention of helping, yet I came home humbled and have learned so much. I have noticed that in … [Read more...]
Football…another language…
Football season is here again. Many people assume because I am a football coach’s wife that I understand “football.” Coach comes home from a game, and starts speaking “football” rapidly...passionately explaining every hit, every play of the game. He might as well be … [Read more...]
The Son Still Shines…
Driving down the road…lost in my thoughts…..the sun setting… Suddenly I hear a little voice, “Mommy! Make the sun stop! It’s hurting my eyes!” I adjusted the visor just as the sun went behind the trees. “Thanks Mommy, “came the same sweet sing-songy voice. I turned … [Read more...]
Two are Better Than One…or, as in Our Case, Four is Best!
This morning I woke up…nose stuffy, throat sore, head hurting. I unfolded myself from my cocoon and slowly trudged out of bed…. Coach had film study and “See you at the Pole” early this morning, so he had already left for work. Half asleep, I headed down the hall to my … [Read more...]
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