Today is a special day. Some of you, who like pie will say it’s pi(e) day. While that is true, before Pi day, it was something else. It was the day I became a mother. That’s right. Twenty-five years ago. On this date, I gave birth to Child #1. Of course, we did not callContinue reading “Today”
Category Archives: Parenting
Mental Health Help
Oh, friends! It has been such a time for us! I’m so sorry that my blogging has taken such a back seat to my life, but, as you will learn, this is sometimes necessary. Last night I learned that Child #3 had relapsed big-time into a former, concerning behavior. He slashed the heck out ofContinue reading “Mental Health Help”
Vindication…At Least For Now
I was once a strong 17-year-old woman who was the Concertmaster of her youth symphony. Who walked around with her head held high. Who owned whatever area she was in. I was the one they looked up to. I was the leader. I was the warrior. Then I met David. He was wonderful to me.Continue reading “Vindication…At Least For Now”
I Have Struggled…with My Children
Ah, yes, children! They can bring such joy…but also so much pain. I love each with my whole heart. Mostly they love me back. Sometimes not. Child #3 and I have been on a rough road for long time. He has been through much trauma and many, many changes. I have been there through itContinue reading “I Have Struggled…with My Children”
Things to Teach: Honesty
The other day children #’s 2, 4, and I were at an amusement park. We were excited to find that my favorite water ride was finally open, after almost 2 years of being closed! Yay! We got in line, and no sooner than we did, than a boy between 10 and 12 years of ageContinue reading “Things to Teach: Honesty”
Great Dad Quotes
“This too shall pass” is something my dad often said to me, especially after another child had bullied me, or even after a tough day. I didn’t realize that it came from the Bible until recently. 2 Corinthians 4: 17-18. As a child, it was scarce comfort, but as I have aged (and grown upContinue reading “Great Dad Quotes”
Challenges
Today was not a great day. I had high hopes for it, but alas, here we are. I got super frustrated when I got more unhelpful advice regarding our housing situation. Then, I was going to take Child #3 to get blood work done at the hospital when I looked over at his legs andContinue reading “Challenges”
What Do You Want Out of Life?
What is it you dreamed of when you were a child? Did you wish to be an astronaut? A dancer? A painter? A doctor, perhaps? Or maybe a parent? I was thinking about this today, as my oldest is struggling some with life choices. She is working at a fast food restaurant, yet she isContinue reading “What Do You Want Out of Life?”
Mental Health Prayers
Please pray for another of my babies who is having some mental health concerns. Thank you and God bless, Rita
Things to Teach: Kindness
Today Children #’s 1, 2, & 4 visited a Halloween-based theme park. We got there about 45 minutes after the park opened and it was crowded! Apparently, many people had the same idea to visit! We knew it would be crowded, so we tried to go with the flow. At the first open space, IContinue reading “Things to Teach: Kindness”
GF Recipes and Writings 