I love that life's teachers are placed in our paths every day, often in unexpected places. They make us think a little differently, a little better. Lee is one of those teachers.....
Read moreAway He Goes
Parenting is a slow progression of goodbyes, of letting go bit by bit until the ones we love fly away to begin their own journey. First steps. First grade. Middle school. And today, this birdie heads off for a class trip to Washington D.C. and his older brother and I will spend the next couple of days looking at colleges. Colleges! Already!
How can it be that time has moved this quickly and my birdies have moved ever closer to the edge of the nest? Parenting is the only time in life when we willingly pour everything we have into another human being, despite knowing full well they will leave us. This is real love. Selfless love. The Love we learn from the Top down. It is the joy and the plight of every one of us who answers to the call of Mom or Dad.
Give it to Grace
You have to figure it out. We all do. How are you going to deal with your difficult one? You know, the one who drives you crazy. Ranting, raging, exploding crazy.....
Read moreIt Takes More Than One Mama
It takes more than than one woman to fully raise a child and Mother’s Day weekend has me thinking a lot about that...
Read moreHeaven Sent Love
I held my friends' tiny newborn and the miracle of her filled me, made me heady. No matter how many times I see new life, I still swoon at the tiny fingers, delicate features, the smell of fresh, lovely baby, the miracle of new life wrapped up tight in a soft blanket. Babies speak to our souls without uttering a word...
Read moreStep Off the Wheel
Life throws us many demands. Our to do lists never seem to get done. It's counter intuitive, but the never ending business makes it that much more important to stop.....
Read moreThe Closest Southern Thing to Pond Hockey
There's something magical about skating outside on a frozen sheet, breathing the cold, fresh air with just the sound of your blades slicing the ice and laughter that seems to carry forever. Memories of pond hockey still reach me.....
Read moreThe Power of Words
Think back. Whose words changed you? Made you believe? I remember it vividly and the impact was profound.....
Read moreMove Along.....
"Progress is most often made not in leaps and bounds, but in baby steps."
So many things get in the way of our progress in losing weight, decorating the house, finding a new job, writing a book, or whatever that one thing is that matters. Really matters. You've faced it, too, right? You have your goals and you have your distractions that pull you from them and sometimes it all makes you wonder if you'll ever get where you want to be....
Read morePartner Up
It’s good you can’t see me right now because I look as rough as I feel. But I'm here in a wimpy, sickly state because I want to give props to those who live alone. Serious praise. Here’s why…
Read moreThe Importance of Remembering Those We've Lost
My husband thinks it's a bit morbid that I continue to celebrate my parents' birthdays even though they are no longer here, passed on to Life beyond life. But I don't think so and I need to put it out here because there is a lesson for all of us in remembering.....
Read moreFlashback Fuel
This flashback turned up in my Facebook newsfeed today. (I'm the cheeky looking little girl on the right.)
Growing up in a pro hockey family meant a lot of moving, but it was also a lot of fun. I came to my family through adoption and couldn't be more grateful. These memories are my fuel as I write a book about determination, following your dreams, love of family and an extraordinary father. I am truly #blessed!
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Waiting on Purpose
We've all been there: unable to rush our circumstances, feeling helpless or powerless or frustrated, wanting desperately to be in the game, get the job, fix the relationship, heal our bodies or our hearts, but having to wait.....
Read moreMeeting of the Mamas
A touching, poignant, incredible thing happened today.....
Read moreLosing My Sweet Spot
When it comes to raising kids, most every parent has a sweet spot. It's that period of time when things come naturally to us and we do them pretty well. Mine was the early years: babies, toddlers, elementary age. I loved when my boys cuddled and looked up at me with adoring eyes, when reading a book together was a treat and stopping to watch a crane at work was an all out adventure. Sure, there were melt downs...
Read moreOld Friends
I came across this today, from the late 80's, our early days of TV.....
Read moreNo Doubt
Doubt is a crazy, insidious thing that has a way of making its way into our minds with a mission to destroy confidence, dreams and belief. It’s like a slow leak in the house that is barely noticeable at first, but creates mass destruction under the surface.....
Read moreRight here!
Light
For my friends going through hard times...
Look for the Light. It's there. It's always there.
Enduring Love
This I know.
For my dear friend, JC, today, and for all who have lost a dear one.
May you come to know it, too.