The dedication in my book, Love No Matter What. I recently talked with a mom who was upset about her daughter leaving home and not talking to her for over a year. Her heart was understandably broken. I listened as the mom shared her emotions and how she viewed her […]
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Before you read this blog, watch this precious one-minute video by Legos. Legos Commercial When I first saw this commercial I thought, Is this what our culture has come to where parents need to be told their kids need time to play without their help! A parent’s need to […]
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Today is one of those days where I cleared my schedule and am soaking in the moments of being a mom. Poor Kerry is home from college with influenza. After consulting with the doctor all she can do to get better is rest, fluids, and ibuprofen for her fever. She […]
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Hey, ya’ll, I know I can be hard on you sometimes. I often tell you to put on your big girl panties and deal with whatever your kids are up to. I tell you to be the adult in the situation and keep moving forward. But I also feel your […]
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Once upon a time there was a well-adjusted empty-nest mom. Every day she worked on her writing, visited with friends, and encouraged and supported her grown kids and husband as needed. One day one of her daughters had a baby. Because of that the well-adjusted empty-nest mom was drawn […]
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Over the past several months I’ve been processing and trying to live John 15:5. Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in Me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” In […]
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If I had to chose a word to describe my life this year, it would be transition. As you know, two of our daughters are getting married and our first grandchild will arrive in August. As a result my relationship with our girls is changing. Transition and change can be […]
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This is our front door. I love the red as I feel it says, “Come on in! We can’t wait to get to know you!” Yet, we don’t let just anyone in at any time. And just because we invite someone in doesn’t mean they have full access to our […]
Read More...The journey with your child when he’s making decisions you don’t agree with is hard. But it becomes even harder when you start to believe that all is hopeless for your child. In this short video I share the truth from God’s Word to give you fresh perspective and hope […]
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“I’m pretty sure if we power wash my car the bottom of it will fall off,” predicted Kerry when Gene mentioned using his new power washer on her car yesterday. She was probably right. We bought very used, but safe cars for our teen girls. Kerry names hers Howie. […]
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