Goat scream. That’s what my kids call my cheer from the sidelines. There’s no mistaking Mama’s scream. Just imagine the screaming goat from the movie, The Grinch. If you haven’t seen it, you need to look it up online. Needless to say, it isn’t pretty. I don’t know how to explain the bubble of joy […]
When my husband was a newborn, the umbilical cord was wrapped around his neck. It had been so tightly wound that he came out blue. It was a frightening moment for everyone in the room, to say the least. But the staff moved expeditiously to unwrap the cord and slowly, but surely, my husband’s voice […]
“…but I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned again, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:32 (ESV) When Christians fall, how do we respond? ~Anu
When we discuss conflict in our marriage small group, my husband will ask each spouse, “What are your ‘trigger words’?” When we think of a trigger, a gun may be the first image that comes to mind. The reason it is referred to as a “trigger word” is because of its ability to initiate an […]
I need one of these: Not for a room. But for me. I told my husband the other day that I felt like I was drowning and I wasn’t anywhere near water. That’s just how my life was feeling. I was completely maxed out. Being short-staffed at work. The usual responsibilities at home. New responsibilities […]
Were you ever the new kid at school? It’s hard enough getting adjusted to new kids, teachers and classes…but when it really hits…is lunch time. WHO DO I SIT WITH?? Now that I’ve traumatized you with a middle school flashback, fast forward with me to a couple of months ago. Our department at work […]
Diligence
It’s easy to look at someone who is really good at what they do and think that they are just so gifted, or smart, just a natural at it. While that can be true to
