There are things our mothers always tell us that never leave our minds even after they are no longer with us.
My mom always told me that everything was better when I was there. That experiences were more fun and that she enjoyed herself more. That I brought something to the atmosphere like no one else...
Abe has been going through a screaming phase. Can’t get his sock on? Loud scream of frustration. Sister stole his truck? Loud scream of frustration.
So today when he did another shrill frustration scream, he and I had a chat. I again told him that screaming was not ok and that he had to talk instead...
I knew there was an end to it. I knew that it was just temporary. I knew I could not be so exhausted and sick and down forever.
And then one day in late-December I was walking into Chipotle and I was giddy. The kids and I were spending the day with some of our dear...
The truth is that I have been avoiding you, my dear blog readers. Yes, I have.
You see, I like the truth and I am very open about myself, my life, and my feelings. When life is easy and good, this is easy and good. But when God gives you challenges it can be difficult to...
