Something I think I’ve always kind of taken for granted was knowing the words to our national anthem. It was brought to my attention of late, that not everyone does. That’s such a shame! Fear not! I have your back, fellow bloggers and friends! I humbly give you Francis Scott Keys beautiful words: “O say,Continue reading “Do You Know the Words?”
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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”
Six Word Story #39
She began to hope with joy.
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”
Never Just a Cake Mix
Today I decided to use up some of last Summer’s homemade peach jam. But what to do with it? I have, on occasion, used baking mixes. Mostly they are a base for something tasty. That was the case today. I don’t exactly have my own kitchen right now, so I have to borrow one toContinue reading “Never Just a Cake Mix”
Sigh…
Yesterday, Child #2 and I were in a small grocery store. The checkout line was long and I had to ask several people if they were in line. We were all laughing and joking about the long lines and whose turn it was. I noticed a man in front of me who kept looking backContinue reading “Sigh…”
Finding the Big “F”
What on earth am I talking about? Why, forgiveness, of course! How do you find the ability to forgive? Why can’t I just forgive and forget? Well, for me, as possibly for you too, forgiveness is a process. I used to come down the front steps and hold onto the railing, getting irritated when theContinue reading “Finding the Big “F””
Something to Teach – Cooking
Buy a child a meal and she will eat for a day. Teach a child to cook and she will never go hungry. Ok, so I’m paraphrasing here, but you get the idea. From the time my children were young, I had them help out in the kitchen. They would fetch ingredients or utensils, etc.Continue reading “Something to Teach – Cooking”
The Balancing Act
Tonight I was reminded of the delicate balancing act I perform every day. Earlier today I spent some time with Child #2 as Children #’s 1, 3, & 4 stayed home and did chores. It was nice to have some special 1-on-1 time with Child #2 and we thoroughly enjoyed it. When we returned home,Continue reading “The Balancing Act”
Loving Your Neighbor
Do you love your neighbor? First, who is your neighbor? Is it just the people who live next to you, or across the street? Maybe just the people who live in your town? No. Your neighbor is not only these, but everyone. So, do you love everyone? If you answered yes, then your either aContinue reading “Loving Your Neighbor”
GF Recipes and Writings 