Last week, I was at the checkout line at Target, and the planner I had picked up turned out to be 50% off! I would’ve done a happy dance out the exit doors, but I did one inside my head to avoid humiliating my daughter. Years ago, when I was in the salesman’s office to […]
Dominos. Before you start imagining straight-outta -the-oven hot, cheesy goodness, I’m not talking about the pizza. I’m referring to the game…well, not the strategic correct way to play it, but the type in which you line all the tiles in a row and watch with satisfaction as each one topples the next one down. Yes, […]
Something unexpected happened two weeks ago. We were hovering and praying in our pantry with the weather reports playing in the background. The blankets and pillows kept us comfortable as we kept a close eye on the weatherman’s radar. The formation of a tornado seemed to be inching closer to us, but by God’s grace […]
I used to be a mean girl. If you don’t believe me, just ask my sister, who found the perfect opportunity to share some examples at my recent birthday celebration. Unfortunately, growing up, she experienced the brunt of my bossy attitude more than anyone else, and somehow (fortunately), it went under my parents’ radar. Some […]
It was a trip we had been excited about for months – our first cruise. The preparation included a long, painful visit to the Passport Office, where my kids got bored within the first five minutes and numerous visits to the store to pick up last-minute items. Nevertheless, the excitement pushed us through, and finally […]
We had an inconvenience today…one that required my husband to serve as the family chauffeur. A few weeks ago, while reversing my car into the garage, it scraped against an old bicycle we had laying against the wall. Unbeknownst to me, a part of the car paneling was being pulled apart as I scraped against […]
It was dark, cold, and wet, but the soccer game was still on. I had hoped they would cancel it, but regardless, I was out there with my coat and gloves to support my daughter under the glare of the massive field lights. She was fierce on the field, running fast and blocking passes. The […]
She had 2.5 years of time alone with Daddy and Mommy. Toys, bed, kitchen, living room…it all belonged to my daughter. Until one day, her brother came along, and in what seemed like moments, the spotlight was gone. A few years later, another brother entered the picture and took over her space, monopolizing everything, and […]
“Father, when I feel alone, let me hear your voice calming me, help me feel your presence enveloping me, open my eyes to see your arms holding me, give my heart a peace that calms me, and remind me I am never alone.” God is with you through the fire as spoken through the eloquent […]
To all those who faithfully manicure on schedule, please forgive my ignorance for what is likely a known fact. Yesterday, I painfully found out what nail polish containing acetone actually does. A few weeks ago, I had the rare privilege of getting my nails done at a local salon, and I decided to do gel […]
Give Thanks
My sister, Binu, has referred to herself as the “Thank You Police”, no matter how big or small the deed. Well, maybe it runs in the family, because I am a bit of a "Thank You"
