As a mother of young (or even not so young) children, it sometimes feels like all you do is care for others. Constantly meeting people’s needs is exhausting and can sometimes lead one to wonder, Does anyone care about ME? … Continue reading →
This post ran two years ago on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. In light of current events, especially the increasing racial tensions in the United States, I offer this post to you again… Today is the anniversary of Martin Luther … Continue reading →
Foster care. I wonder what you think of when you hear those words? Does your mind immediately leap to images of dysfunction and uncertainty – or does it linger on hope and opportunity? In a general definition foster care is … Continue reading →
In December last year I accompanied my daughter and her friend to the movies to see the newest version of Annie. We had been anticipating it’s release for months (my daughter VERY impressed with the fact the movie was released … Continue reading →
I recently had an ear infection that plugged my right ear for over a week. Not only could I not hear with that ear, it affected my total listening ability. The sounds I heard were muffled, confusing, and annoying. I … Continue reading →
For most children in school, the Christmas break seems eons away from September. After Christmas vacation, the Easter break seems like it will never arrive. For me, the worst was always after Easter. Summer vacation was tantalizingly close, yet far … Continue reading →