I’m 20 weeks pregnant with a precious little boy the day that I’m writing this. I should be happy, but I’m not. I’m cracking under the weight of all this. The other morning my husband asked me why I...
When it’s dark and it’s cold and I can’t feel my soul You are still good…
Those are lyrics to a song “You are Good” by Nichole Nordeman. I sang those words over and over again through tears and groaning...
When the oldest was ten, we started reading The Hobbit aloud as a family. She listened enraptured, savoring every word. The middle one liked it as well. I remember the youngest, then five, doing forward rolls on the carpet...
THEY’RE WATCHING. THEY’RE LISTENING. AND THEY REMEMBER EVERYTHING. IT’S EASY TO FORGET THEY’RE THERE AND PAYING ATTENTION, ESPECIALLY WHEN I’M CAUGHT OFF GUARD DEALING WITH THE UNEXPECTED. WHAT GREAT POWER THAT BRINGS, AND WHAT GREAT RESPONSIBILITY.
The U.S. Department of...
Krista and her family lived down the street from us when she was in about first grade. At the time, our kids ranged in age from 5-10 years old. She'd often come down to play in "the kingdom," an...
Last year I noticed a ton of nutrition clubs popping up everywhere – twelve at one point, although at least two have closed and one has changed ownership last I checked. I was curious, so I did some digging...
Like you, I have been caught off guard in 2020 in many ways. No one likes to feel out of control, and especially not moms! We have the responsibility of keeping things running smoothly at home and for our...
When we moved into our new house almost three years ago, I was so excited for the space, the natural light, and the blessing of owning my own home for the first time. I am still incredibly grateful for...
February 25th - 27th, 2022 is designated as Severe Weather Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday across the state of Alabama. Purchases of flashlights, batteries, tarps, plywood, weather radios, smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, coolers, and other supplies priced under $60...
The new year is officially underway, and Christmas seems long ago for many of us. Some are pleased to have the holidays out of the way for another year, while others look back with nostalgia at the time we...
Parenthood
“Attitude Reflects Leadership”
The movie Remember the Titans resonates with me on many levels. Like Coach Bill Yoast's daughter, I was nine years old when integration was...
