Mother’s Day From Afar

Mother’s Day hasn’t been the same since my mama moved many miles away years ago. I have to admit, I have a zing of envy when I see status updates and photos of those who get to celebrate Mother’s Day with their mother. The lucky ones who get to hug…

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Can You Put It Down?

The past couple of weeks have been a dry spell for me. Meaning, I just haven’t had much to write. And then I fell and hurt my back and neck. And then I got sick. It’s been a long couple of weeks. I’ve somewhat unplugged. I let the laptop stay…

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Savor Your Time

Yesterday was a day full of rush, rush, rush as we raced to finish the fourth grader’s science fair project. We stayed focused and got it done. How often do we rush through our time with God? Or even our time at church so we can get home to get…

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Hoarders

The A&E show, Hoarders, has been a huge hit. When I watch it, I have to tell you, it makes me cringe and my skin crawl. I find myself thinking, well at least my house doesn’t look like that. It’s not that bad. What goes on the lives of those…

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God, You Just Don’t Understand

Remember being a teen and thinking, “Mom and Dad just don’t get it. At all“? Or perhaps you are like me and in constant reminder of these thoughts and feelings as you ride the waves of having a teen in the home. Parents just don’t understand. And thankfully we grow…

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