Dear Son, I was pleasantly surprised at your wisdom last week. You’re old enough to see the world around you with a view that astounds you. When you were little we tried to protect you from harsh, hurtful things. But as you grew it became important to expose you so that you may understand that life is not as carefree as a child sees it, but it has a load of complexities… which can be surmountable if you are wise and practice making good choices. You’ve seen marriage problems lately. And Continue Reading
On My Way Home
As my morning is starting... I'm exhausted and overwhelmed already. But I refuse to give in to it. The throat is a little sore and sleep didn't come easy last night. Thoughts kept swirling in my head and sleep was difficult. Family, conflicts, needs, personalities. It's all overwhelming. Physically and emotionally. As I talk to friends, it seems that so many of you too are being stretched, tested, sifted...... Call it what you may... Dealing with the demands of life, troubles and the Continue Reading
Shaken, Stirred and Stretched
Shaken, stirred and stretched. Been there? Probably, we all have. Or will be,...... in just a matter of time. That has been my week. They say you grow the most in these times. I'm looking forward to seeing the good that comes from tough times. I've actually seen it already. Last Wednesday, our son was in a car accident. Thank God he and the other people involved are fine. We received the call just after my husband declared he was overwhelmed with work, life and renovations on our Continue Reading
A 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 trust ME 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 to Continue Reading