My little guy, Matt, has rediscovered his hockey equipment. It’s been packed away in a moving box and now he found it. Of course he isn’t using it as hockey equipment. Instead it’s armor for whatever kind of superhero he wants to be this afternoon. As I watch him from my desk window, he runs around … Continue reading
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On Days When Life’s a Little Crazy
Have you ever had one of those days when you can’t do anything right? I have… and yesterday was one of those days. I overslept, stubbed my toe, spilled my coffee and rubbed make-up in my eye. After arriving late to a meeting, I realized I forgot the book for that meeting on my desk at home. … Continue reading
When I Messed Up and Missed Out
After days of continually going, I finally cleaned out my bag. That bag is where everything gets jammed in for the day. It’s a catch-all, hold-all and hope-I-don’t-forget bag. It’s often my heavy-laden companion throughout the day. As I sat down to unload and clean out the bag to reload again. I made a quick sweep across the bottom … Continue reading
As They Leave Home and We Say Goodbye
So last week, I said, “goodbye” to our oldest daughter again. It’s that time of year, when we send our kids off to college and wonder again, “How did this go so fast?” Her flight wasn’t leaving until 5 in the evening so my whole day was just one long goodbye feeling. I knew it … Continue reading
A Memorial Day Remembrance
While growing up, Memorial Day meant the last marching parade of the school year. My mom was big into parades. She would check the straightness of the rows as they marched by and made sure everyone was in step. Rolls of film were filled with pictures of band members we didn’t even know but they wore … Continue reading
Growing in our Knowledge and Faith
It’s Five Minute Friday time and we are linking up with Kate and the gang. If you’d like to join us, click here. Our word prompt today is: GROW GO: I’ve been away this week at a conference and just returned last night. These times of concentrated emphasis on an area have a way … Continue reading
How to live through Mother’s Day when Mom is gone
It’s that time of year when we celebrate those who have brought us into this world, who have loved us and sometimes messed us up for the good. I have mixed emotions about this day. When you have small kids it’s a great day of them saying, “I love you, Mommy!” and bringing you all kinds … Continue reading
Tripping Over Typeset 