Growing up, I had the privilege of being raised in a loving home. It was such a protective environment that I believe I may have been sheltered from challenges along life’s journey. As a result, my understanding of God was that if you believe in Him, then bad things do not happen to you. Imagine […]
When I reflect on my early days of parenting, what comes to mind are the times my children were dependent on me for EVERYTHING. Each child has had their own challenges and adversities to work through and overcome. I knew it was my job during that season to help them and I embraced it. It […]
Among the life lessons learned particularly from the pandemic is that tomorrow is not guaranteed. In fact, you may be familiar with this quote by Eleanor Roosevelt: “Today is a gift. That’s why we call it the present.” From the time we moved to Texas, we have done our best to go back and visit […]
So I did a thing two weeks ago. I wore a costume. While that may not sound like much of an accomplishment, it is for me because the last time I wore one was when I was five years old. I guess you could say that it has just never been in my comfort zone. […]
After the birth of each of my children, I was physically exhausted and sleep-deprived. I had just enough energy for feedings, diaper changes, and washing bottles. I still recall how my sister would use every free opportunity she had to spend time with my babies during those instances. From infancy through toddlerhood, my sister could […]
When I began driving, I always had a printout of directions from MapQuest handy. (Anyone else out there mature enough to remember the days before GPS?) Since then, it has become a habit to spend several minutes carefully reviewing the directions to my destination. I just always want to know the steps involved to arrive […]
A few weeks ago, I joined some friends for a painting event led by an instructor. Maybe I should preface this by sharing how I ventured out to a similar event a few years ago … except everyone painted whatever they wanted … without any steps or instructions. And I floundered … miserably. You see, […]
Fun fact about me: I LOVE Christmas! Seriously, I think Buddy the Elf and I have some major competition when it comes to Christmas cheer. Every year, a month prior to Christmas, a complete spreadsheet comes together. There are lists for Christmas cards, gifts, movies, parties, and of course, planning our annual Christmas breakfast. This […]
Lately, there have been fewer employees at the stores I shop at. And what a time for it to be happening in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season! In fact, while I was at my neighborhood grocery store last week, I noticed how none of the regular lanes were open. […]
While attending a wedding recently, a friend and I were chatting. Not only had we realized that it had been quite a while since we conversed, but it seemed that was the case with many of our friends who were also at the wedding. What had happened? Oh right … 2020 … ‘nuff said, right? […]
Intentionality
As I made my way to work over the last several months, I came across a billboard that was borderline inappropriate. When I knew the sign was coming up, I made a conscious effort to
