Dear Son/Daughter, Last week I saw something in you that blessed my heart - and as I continue to think about it I am so proud of you – and wanted to point it out to you: Do you remember when you ate that cookie (that you knew you shouldn't have) and you became really hyper? You were talking a mile a minute and I thought it was cute even though the timing was bad and I couldn't get your attention...We needed to do schoolwork and it was very difficult. I was trying to teach; you couldn't stop Continue Reading
Strength vs. Weakness
I’d like to dispel the feeling of failure when I see someone struggling in an area they are weak. Weaknesses. We ALL have them. It’s part of living in a fallen world. Part of being human. Non-perfect. Strengths. Can we have enough? We love them!! Our strengths make us feel like a hero! We are all made in the image of God. Take a moment and think about that. Made in the image or likeness of a totally holy, perfect being. I like the sound of that! Who doesn’t have an innate Continue Reading
Oh Me, Oh My
Dear Me, Hi! It’s me… a little older and wiser. I remember that day you sat crying on the bed when you were 16, and Mom came in and asked you what was wrong and you replied, “I don’t know!” Oh, hormones are cruel! I’m 48 now. I know that sounds ancient to you but..good news…I don’t feel ancient. Hard for you to believe – I understand. I looked for that picture of you that I remember when you were 16, but I can’t find it… because we just moved into a really neat house that we dreamed about for Continue Reading
Why I HATE Being A Mother….
I remember years ago, when a friend was talking to me about her children and asking for advice on how to handle a situation – she made a profound comment, “Some mothers are ‘Mommy Mommys’ and some are not.” She was not – and she knew it. She knew that she would have to work a little harder because being a good Mommy was not going to be a fun natural happening. I admired that about her. When my friend made that statement, I knew instantly that I was a “Mommy Mommy.” I loved everything about Continue Reading