Relationships can be complicated. Being a parent is complicated and oftentimes difficult. Being a child of a complicated and multidimensional parent can be complicated and painful. Being human can sometimes be very complicated, so it is no surprise that sometimes our relationships—even our most treasured ones—can be difficult and complicated. The longer a divide exists […]
My husband and I were traveling and had dinner in the restaurant of our hotel. A large group of ladies were seated near us—there were 9 of them. The reason I noticed was because instead of talking to each other they mostly were on their cell phones. I couldn’t understand why a person would make […]
Now that my kids are all grown and “launched” as I look back I sometimes feel sadness that they didn’t get much of the “extras” their friends and classmates got. This blog post was such an eye opener for me and I wanted to share it. This is from our friends at HomeWord with Dr. […]
Today is my daughter and son-in-law’s 8th wedding anniversary. And I’m bringing back one of my most read posts as a tribute. One important thing I’d like to add is that we’ve—my daughter and I—published a book together, The Impossible Kid: Raising a Strong-Willed Child with Love and Grace. What a joy and a blessing […]
Can we have tranquility during the Christmas season? I didn’t used to think so… The month of December was particularly full for me this year and I wondered if I’d be able to enjoy the holiday at all. I had recording to do, writing deadlines, and radio interviews, but I forged on doing my best […]
“Bad Mommy!” “You’re a bad Mommy!” Those were the screams of my grandson to his mom and my daughter. Full discloser: I thoroughly enjoyed his heckling of his mom. I had heard many “mean girl” antics from my daughter while raising her. And she turned out great. Why was he calling her names? He didn’t […]
[This devotion first appeared at Proverbs 31 Ministries.] “Let’s not become discouraged in doing good, for in due time we will reap, if we do not become weary.” Galatians 6:9 (NASB) One day when I was picking up my daughter, Monica, from elementary school, she realized she had forgotten something and had to go back […]
“My mom says things about my husband, and then, I go home and think about it and see it.” That’s what I heard her say. I was baffled and asked, “Why would you listen to that?” We find what we look for. Especially in our marriage. My husband has faults—everyone does. I don’t need anyone […]
Christmas lights were pretty and fun and free. And in abundance on the way to the hospital. I looked forward to your doctor’s appointment in Lexington the way I looked forward to school trips to the circus. I couldn’t wait to go to Toys’R’Us and the mall. I only liked the mall because I could […]
My Mom is one of the funniest people I know. Oh, don’t get me wrong, she is not trying to be funny, and she wouldn’t describe herself as funny either. Check out some of her Facebook posts. Mom’s Facebook: Good morning happy Friday. Today is sandal day. Have a great one. I will definitely wear […]
