Traditions
Nothing was cuter than watching a 16 year old grab that little slip of paper revealing the day’s activity. First…
Come!
“When you gonna get that boy a dog?” I stood once again looking into the eyes of our son’s Sunday…
Get A New Grip
Every morning I dressed for the playground. Bermuda shorts under my required skirt. The joy set before me got me…
Together As One
I can’t remember the last time I cooked a turkey. Really. Call me spoiled if you will. But someone else…
Herb’s Hope
The day Herb died left a rush of emotions for all who loved him. Sadness for loss. Relief of no…
Shoulder-Transfer
I miss shoulder pads. Classy women’s clothes that made a statement. I’ve inwardly longed for them to come back. They never have.…
Resign
My heart was pounding as I walked down the hall to Mr. Otty’s office. Taking several deep breaths, I mentally…
Happy Birthday, Lorraine
Everyone needs a big sister like mine. Lorraine has always been the picture of beauty and grace. Having survived critical…
What If?
Ever wonder about the “what if’s” of life? What if I had been born in another country? What if another family…
NOT A PERFECT MOM
My adult sons really make me look good. They turned out pretty well. I take little credit because I was…
Clinging Vine
She waited and searched for the perfect gift. It left me speechless. When Shelley (my good friend and walking buddy)…
But I Can Pray
Your CHILD is your HEART walking around outside your body. This metaphor helped me understand why I felt so deeply,…
Endings
It’s almost over. The last day of spring break. When our older son was little, he cried at the end…
Support System
Who has your back? Who’s in your corner? Who believes you’re the greatest? that you can do anything? I grew…
Letting Go
I thought I would die just thinking about it. How would I bear watching the truck pull out? How could…