Barely able to get through her story, laughing and snorting, my girl relives the hilarious meeting she attended. Pushing Skittles into piles with their noses, races in the hall way with scooters; the tales went on and on… and so did her energy. Exhausted from a summer day of running errands in the heat,…
Today’s question comes from Lucy: “I would like some insight on the best way to deal with older children who return home between college years. My children know my “open” heart, and they take in “stray students” who either don’t want to go home, or can’t afford to go home, and they volunteer for…
My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry. —James 1:19 Do you have a clothes stealer in your house? I’ve got one in mine. When I find my new shirt in her laundry, my teeth tend to grind. If I’ve…
Equality is a high priority to me. Not the woman’s rights sort of thing; but the keeping score type of thing. In the in’s and out’s of daily life, I have a mental credit and debt system for the relationships in my life. Whether it’s work load, random gifts or acts of kindness; my mind…
Father’s Day. That day each year when we celebrate the influence of these special men in our lives. For some, Daddy is a cherished name. Just the mention of it brings a flood of wonderful memories. For others, it is a flood of pain. One thing that is true of all, we want our Daddy…
Happy Wednesday Friend! For over a year, I have been sending you tips for the teen relationship in your life, most of which comes from my daily interaction with my three kids. But today, instead of me giving you “wisdom”, I’m asking you to give me some! What I want to know is: What are…