We spent six years taking our two children back and forth to college in Alabama. A recent trip to help them move brought back memories of those years. It’s funny what sparks your memories. … More On The Road Again: Seems Like Yesterday
This year was one of my favorite Christmases ever. Maybe it was because I went to the Holy Lands right before Christmas. Maybe it was because my girl is home from Scotland. It could be it was just the perfect combination of faith, family and friends. … More Twelve Things That Made My Christmas Extra Special
It’s a question many moms ask as they enter the empty nest years; do you ever get used to it. Here’s one mom’s response. It’s been five years and it’s a process. … More Do You Ever Get Used To The Empty Nest?
Having my son come home for the weekend was a perfect way to end the summer. An added treat was getting to visit with a couple of his friends. … More Why Summer’s Last Hurrah Was So Special
Do you ever see something or someone and feel yourself transported back in time? I experienced that feeling recently at an airport when I saw a tiny traveler with her mother. Read about it here. … More How One Tiny Traveler Immediately Tugged At My Heart
We didn’t purposefully plan it this way but my husband and I will be with our daughter and her husband on the one year anniversary of when they left for Scotland. It has been a long year for this mom. Here’s a little look at what it’s been like. … More The Longest Year Ever
When you live in an empty nest, the smallest thing can make you think of your grown children. Sometimes it’s a song you hear or you run may into one of their old friends. This time it was the back-to-school supplies. Sigh. I never thought I would miss back-to-school shopping. … More Back To School In The Empty Nest
The stillness of the empty nest sometimes lets fear and anxiety sneak in. Please check out my guest post on Jerusha Agen’s Fear Warrior Blog. I share some things that help me deal with fear and anxiety in my empty nest. … More Guest Blog: Four Tips To Beat Your Fears In Times Of Stillness And Change
Growing up, we often assume our lives will be much like our parents. It doesn’t always happen that way though. How is your life experience different from that of your parents? … More The Simple Difference in Three Generations of Motherhood
In honor of Father’s Day, here’s a story about a different kind of father. I hope you enjoy it! … More Happy Father’s Day Mr. Cardinal
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