When my husband, Lance, started traveling for work many years ago, it was really hard. I wasn’t used to being alone in the house and not seeing him everyday. Eventually, I did get used to it…and actually started to enjoy some of the perks of it. (Um…Maybe I should clarify.) Of course, I would […]
I don’t know what the teen years were like for you, but mine were not memorable. I was quite insecure and completely disliked being a teenager. Needless to say, telling others about God or thoughts about God’s plan for my life were not anywhere in the forefront of my mind. In fact, I always thought […]
I’m not big on name brands or labels. But there is one item in my house that still has a tag on it. This wire basket may look like a regular basket to you but look closely at the tag. That one label sets it apart. Magnolia is the home decor brand by Chip & […]
An elderly lady walked up to the pharmacy counter and spoke softly to our clerk, “Could YOU help me?…I’d rather HER not…HER kind of people are dirty.” I was the ‘HER’ she was referring to, standing at a distance behind the counter. Aside from being called ‘Comanche’ by a middle school bully, this was my […]
My husband has a special styling routine for my son’s hair before school. When it is completed, my son will walk to me and receive the usual compliment, “Wow! You look so handsome!” He got used to this routine of the styling and Mommy’s comment afterward. After some time, I got busy when he came […]
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When my kids were younger, leaving the house took the coordination of a well timed symphony. Everyone had to be rested, fed, toileted, diapered, or entertained. I often brought books with me and used to