Tag Archives: Relationships

Lately, I've noticed a common thread when I talk to young mothers ... they are tired! Juggling jobs, housework, other commitments, plus KIDS, means that by the time dinner rolls around, they're too ti...

When I asked my husband what recipe I should share with you all, he didn’t even hesitate. These Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip cookies are his favorite. This is the story of how they came to be&hel...

My 15 year old daughter's eyes opened wide and her mouth dropped open as she looked at me and got in the car.   Thinking that something was terribly wrong I made the mistake of asking &ldquo...

“Mama, I messed up.” My college-aged son leaned in across the booth at our favorite breakfast spot as he whispered the confession. I held my breath and waited for him to tell me something ...

I was 17 when my parents divorced. It was a long time coming really due to my dad's addictions to work, alcohol and probably other things my mom covered up. My mom overcompensated so that my older bro...

    She walks into the kitchen, 'Hey Mama! What are you doing?' As I answer her and tell her that I'm cooking, she pulls up a chair. She climbs up and helps me with whatever job I'll give he...

To those of you who grew up in a kind, Christian home, you are truly blessed.  What a gift your parents gave to you (it’s a gift I tried to give to my children).  To those of us who di...

Students, parents, and teachers are all anxiously sporting their smiles for the new school year. And it got me thinking, as with any sport we know that teamwork is what makes a team succeed, right? Be...

Jesus notwithstanding, we all find our own children to be perfection personified.  Spend two minutes talking to any parent and it’s clear that they are smitten.  Of course they are!&nb...

Last night I texted all 7 of my kids.  Oh ya, I’m pretty high tech.  I don’t know why but I had come to a blank when trying to think up something to post about!Now if you know me...