My Precious Son/Daughter, You know that logo? "LIFE IS GOOD!" It's true on many levels. But life is also full of trials. And sometimes those trials get the best of people. I wish we knew the magic formula on what makes some people fighters and over-comers in situations where others struggle deeply and are overcome. But we don't. And I suspect we never will. Each of us has our struggles. And I'm convinced each of us sometimes feels uncomfortable, out of place, useless or odd. Those Continue Reading
About My Nagging….
Dear Son/Daughter, Nobody likes a nag! I have to apologize. I saw the look on your face that told me I had gone too far. And it wasn’t the first time. Can I tell you what’s going on inside me? Maybe you can empathize with this role called Motherhood?! It’s almost like a cruel joke. Okay! Let’s go back to your birth… Don’t roll your eyes – you’ll see why! You were born. Oh my, what an amazing baby! You were so sweet, adorable and we were head over heels in love!!! Dad and I just wanted to Continue Reading
About Your Struggle….
I know you’re struggling. I can see it. And because I’m your mom, I know your heart and that you want to overcome. Can I share something with you that God has been showing me lately? So often when we are dealing with something difficult, we will make a good amount of progress and then we give up because we think “it’s too hard.” Let’s face it. There are oodles of things in life that are difficult. Starting with getting up when the alarm goes off, meeting new people, going against the flow, Continue Reading
About Pornography…..
Dear Son, You may think it a bit strange to have your mom write you this letter, but as a mom I care deeply about every aspect of your life. I care enough to talk about the tough topics, and respectfully, without invading your privacy. But I want you to know my heart. As a young man, there are countless images coming at you as you walk through your “normal” day. The internet and all the pop-ups, advertisements in the sidebars, billboards as you drive, magazines as you check out, TV shows, Continue Reading