Dear Boys, When I was in middle school, all I wanted was to be cool. In my day cool looked much different than it looks today. Cool comes with a cost. Know what you are buying when you make that exchange. Most middle schoolers want to fit in in such a way so they will […]
I have thick skin. I don’t fear what people think. Most of the time. I don’t worry about offending people when I’m speaking truth because truth is offensive to those who aren’t guided by Truth. I have strong convictions and have no problem sharing those convictions. I’m a knowledge seeker and when I’ve reached a […]
Psalm 27:8 My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. “Mom, I’m setting up an incentive chart. If I fill up 100 boxes, can I earn a camp out alone with Dad?” “I think that is an awesome idea.” I walked by his room later that day and saw […]
Yesterday I shared how God confirmed we weren’t to wait for my birthday to start celebrating. If you didn’t read yesterday’s post, start there. We dropped Andrew at one of his educational therapies, and the two older boys and I headed to the library. On the way we made a stop at Dunkin Donuts. “Alright […]
My 40th birthday is around the corner. We talked as a family about how to celebrate. Nothing seemed to feel right to me. We have lots of trips planned around my birthday, so that was out. I’m not a big party person, so that is out. Dinner with friends? Yes, but we do that regularly. […]
“Mom, I just wanted to tell you I’m so glad you didn’t get us electronics when we were young. If you had I know we would’ve loved them and could’ve ended up addicted.” I stopped at his doorway silent for a moment. “I appreciate you saying that.” He smiled back, “It’s true. I don’t care […]
I am not a private person. I am an open book, completely transparent and energized by friends and people who are real. Who are willing to say, “I struggle with this. I need help here. Can you pray about this.” Because we know anyway, so why fake it? What’s the point? The last 4 weeks […]
