Gratitude Cup
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Tag: children
Mama Meditations, Volume II, release date april 15!
I’m so excited to share this news: the second volume of my Mama Meditations series will be released on Amazon April 15, 2021! Many of my faithful blog readers and book readers have anticipated the release of volume II, but most were pleasantly surprised… Continue Reading “Mama Meditations, Volume II, release date april 15!”
Bullies & BFFs
I picked Maggie up from school, and she hopped in the car with the same vigor she’d expressed every other day that week. She immediately asked me for a snack and settled into her seat, humming a tune. I had no reason to suspect… Continue Reading “Bullies & BFFs”
Back to reality
There are times when I beat myself up as a mom. Then there are little moments of reward. Moments when my daughter lauds my motherhood skills, my spirit soars, and I believe I’ve finally got this. That’s just before my paper airplane wings bend,… Continue Reading “Back to reality”
A letter to my wife
Today’s post is written by one of my students, Roy Meisinger, as a token of appreciation to his wife. Dear wife, I would like to take the time to tell you how thankful I am that God chose you to be my wife. I… Continue Reading “A letter to my wife”
Oh, to be thankful!
Big thanks to my lifelong best friend, MeLissa Massey Horseman, for making gratitude a family affair. I love you, MeLissa. Dailen (9 ½) – I’m thankful for a house, my family, and myself. I feel that thankfulness means you are appreciative and have a… Continue Reading “Oh, to be thankful!”
Eating oranges
When company’s coming, I normally tidy up the house hurriedly, clearing up clutter quickly. Everything must find its home–James’ smelly socks sitting in the middle of the mudroom floor, Maggie’s tiny pile of clean laundry atop the dining table outside her room, the four… Continue Reading “Eating oranges”
Sweet 16
Happy anniversary to my best friend, MeLissa Horseman, and the love of her life, Shawn. I’m grateful I was able to be there with them 16 years ago to celebrate their wedding. My husband and I celebrate our Sweet 16 this July. Marriage is… Continue Reading “Sweet 16”
#bestprobs
Let me give you guys a quick snapshot of my life right now. I’m wrapping up my position as a full-time faculty member at a community college, grading finals like a demon while saying plenty of sad goodbyes to colleagues and students. I receive… Continue Reading “#bestprobs”
Being a mom: it’s hard, y’all
Today’s post is the first in what I hope to be a series of post by friends and guest contibutors on the topic of Mother’s Day and all things related. Big thanks to my guest writer today, blogger and former Arkansan Kambri Davidson, who… Continue Reading “Being a mom: it’s hard, y’all”
The ticking of the clock
Today’s post is by Debra Dickey, my friend and frequent contributor. Lately, I’ve begun to experience an unusual development of emotions that is difficult to describe. When I tried to put a finger on it, the only thing I could come up with was… Continue Reading “The ticking of the clock”
