I don’t think I’ve officially said it on here, but our little family is beginning the adoption process! The decision to begin this process is what can only be described to be straight from God: there are so many...
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...
Many of us have electronic calendars with alarms set to remind us to do this or go there...some of us still rely on a paper calendar that is carefully color-coded with each family member's activities, appointments, and practices. We...
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...
Growing up southern, I learned that when someone asks, "How are you?" the expected reply is, "I'm fine how are you?" You aren't supposed to think about it, it's just what you say.
A friend of mine got irritated once...
Since March 2020, most of our news, conversations, and information we are getting rarely goes without a reference to COVID-19. With vaccines now available for children ages 5 and up, families are looking for information. We recently posted about...
Let me set the stage for you:
A pandemic is raging.
People are scared.
People are sick and some are dying.
Loved ones are losing family members.
Activities like sports, parties, family get togethers, vacations, and more are getting cancelled.
There is a national coin...
Every 9 minutes someone is diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD).
That was the case for my Granddaddy, Albert LeBron Patterson, in May of 2015. PD is neurodegenerative brain disorder. There is currently no cure.
Granddaddy was a true "caregiver" in the...
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” – Theodore Roosevelt
You have probably heard this quote before, seen a cute meme about it on social media, or said it yourself to a friend. As moms, we constantly compare our lives, our...
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...
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...
