Dear Son, Oh my! I can't believe my baby is getting married! You have grown into such a fine young man and your Dad and I are so proud of you. From the time I first felt you kick in my belly, I have prayed for this day; your choice in a wife, your maturity, and your commitment. You and God have both surprised me in answering all my prayers better than I thought possible! You have chosen well. Your precious fiancé, soon to be wife, is a prize! I only dreamt that I would love my Continue Reading
Letter to my adult children (2nd attempt – the softer version!)
Dear Son/Daughter, I remember the first day I held you. The image is engraved in my mind. You were absolutely beautiful. I was amazed that God would bless me with a child and actually trustME to raise you. What was He thinking?! How could I be trusted to do a good job? The thought of what the future held and all the responsibility that laid in front of your father and me was overwhelming and yet exhilarating. Excitedly, I held you. Again, I was amazed at God. How could He create you Continue Reading
Letter to My Adult Children (1st of 2)
Dear Sons/Daughters, It occurred to me last night that you just don't get me.... So I think i need to try to explain myself - for the sake of all parents out there - because honestly,......we, parents of adult children, are highly misunderstood! Ok, here it is in a nutshell. I love you. That's it. That is IT! ............. I love you. Got it? No, I didn't think it would be quite that easy to explain. So let me try.... Ok, when you became an adult (basically, this is the time Continue Reading
Paper Roses
Being new to blogging, and realizing I have a lot to learn.... I got really frustrated yesterday and ended up back to one of my first loves.... FLOWERS! So, here's a very cool and verrrrrry easy way to make paper roses with streamers! Perfect for Valentine's Day. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCpcewUNAHA Here’s my finished project – well, Not totally, I’d like to make a heart shaped wreath filled with these!! Let me know if you try it! Continue Reading