Category: Family
Memorial Day 2021
Hasn’t the last 18 months or so just been weird? Isn’t it time for something that feels normal? This long weekend celebrating, remembering, and honoring our men and women who brought us to this place is well earned. …
Thanksgiving 2020
It’s early on this Thanksgiving morning. The boys are arriving at the woods for the annual pheasant hunt. My mom is probably rolling out of bed with a million things on her to-do list. I’m already 2 cups …
28 years
So many things have happened. 28 years of marriage today. Official empty nesters. Grandchildren. 2020. Let the weirdness of life move forward. Reflecting over coffee this morning, I realized there is no way to properly or accurately count …
A Mimi’s Heart
The holidays are a time of joy and wonder. I love to see my grandchildren laughing and playing over winter break. No school for us means shenanigans at Mimi’s house. We have playdough made with peppermint oil. We …
The Servant Spouse
You might be a servnt spouse and it’s gonna be ok. I actually have good news and bad news. The good news is YAY! You’re serving in your church in some capacity and this is awesome. Give yourself …
Left at Home
Are you familiar with the term “church widow?” For those of you who know exactly what I am talking about, I am not sure if I should apologize or applaud. Allow me to explain to those who may …
Keep Holding Out For Hope
I am the mother of four adult children. It’s mind-blowing, to say the least. I have days when I shake my head in disbelief. These grown people have jobs, kids, and dogs. They rent homes, buy cars and …
The Things No one Warned Me About: Setting Boundaries
Occasionally in our adult lives, we must set some boundaries. While there are many reasons to take such action, there are a few to stick with no matter the immediate cost. We started setting boundaries at the very …
The Things No One Warned Me About: Being the Adult Child
This is a new part of my life no one warned me about. No one told me my parents would turn into our closest friends. No one explained we might have to have boundaries with my in-laws. I …
I Am Weary & This Life Is Why
Journal Entry: I can write about being weary. I am exhausted. Life has become complicated again. I have more obligations than I know what to do with and the responsibilities are overwhelming. My mom needs more than I …
