Saint Joseph’s Feast Day is celebrated by Catholics worldwide today. It is a special day in honor of a man we know only a little about. The Bible tells us a few things about Saint Joseph. We know he had planned to marry Mary. We also know that when Mary told him of her pregnancy he …
Saint Joseph Was Not an Accident – A Single Mom Raising Boys to be Men Read More »
Grandma, Grandmother – Either way you say it, is there a sweeter name anywhere? The word Grand and Mother together, joined for now and for forever as one united Grand concept. The mere word brings up images of baking cookies, cuddling for stories, and secrets whispered in little girl sleepovers. I am not sure why …
I came home from teaching tonight at around 8:50 after having left the house about 8:15 this morning. I worked or drove for almost the full 12+ hours. Yesterday was similar except that Troy, Matt, and I had to be out until after 10 pm. I am exhausted. I can feel my throat stinging, my …
In the Eyes of a Child, A Messy Room is a Good Thing Read More »
It’s all my fault. The words rang through my head unceasingly. When something goes wrong, a spouse walks out, a child gets hurt, a job is lost and a home is gone, the pain can be unfathomable, and the temptation to tell yourself that it’s all your fault is almost overwhelming, but negative self talk does …
Having a houseful of active boys, I am very aware of smells. Odors from five active boys vary with each kid and each activity. I’m not sure it’s pride that makes me say I can tell the difference from Troy’s I-Just-Spent-a-Week-Camping-in-a-High-Adventure-Boy-Scout-Camp-Smell to Matt’s I-Just-Ran-in-Football-Practice-Smell to George’s I-Just-Fished-for-the-Last-Five-Hours,-Hooked-3,-and-Fell-in-Twice-Smell to Noah’s I’m-in-5th-Grade-and-Still-(Sometimes)-Don’t-Realize-I-Actually-Have-to-Get-Wet-in-the-Shower-Smell …
