The Situation “Mom, can we go see Grandma tonight?” That was my queue to get up from my seat in the theater and head straight to pick up my daughter. I wrote her back and said, “Yes, but I need to pick you up early.” Two hours prior, I had dropped my daughter off at…
Category: PARENTING
Life is a journey, and through all its changes, family is the heart of it. From sleepless nights to unexpected joys, I’m here to share real-life experiences, lessons learned, and a few laughs along the way.
From This Mom’s Heart: Approached
Most of us live in this bubble within our lives where we feel secure. We have our community which most of us see as safe, especially for those of us who live in military communities. We must keep our security bubble in check. Whether we are in our neighborhoods or outside of them, we must…
Teen Connection: The Cup Of Hot Chocolate
As I re-read this article I decided to break it up. Life is too complicated to read long articles, and truthfully I would love for my readers to fully understand my point of view. Enjoy with a cup of hot chocolate! The world of raising teens can be super fast-paced yet at times it feels…
The Advocate Mom: The Best Advocate
“Be Your Own Best Advocate. You Know What’s Best For You. You Have To Stand Up For Yourself.” — Chelsea Williams, Health Advocate Be The Advocate For Yourself! The RA Diagnosis Tonight I tried to compare my RA journey with someone else’s. Then I thought, that’s stupid, we aren’t in the same place. I don’t…
Teen Secrets: The Little Monster That Hides
“The Monster Doesn’t Sleep Under Their Bed, It Scream Inside Their Head.” — Unknown This blog comes straight from the heart and is dedicated to anyone who has pre-teens or teenagers. The journey of parenting a teen is far different than the generation I grew up in. This is a little piece of how I…
The Advocate Mom: The Spirit Of Truth
“I Will Send You The Advocate, The Spirit Of Truth.” — John 15:26 On December 19, 2009, at 3:17 am, my life was changed forever when a precious baby boy was laid on the stomach of a frightened 17-year-old girl. That day is a blur in my head but also crystal clear. God had just…