Dear Summer Vacation, I'd like my time and money back. Sorry to be so blunt. You know I love your sunshine, long daylight hours and ease of unstructured time, but after this summer trip, my hopes dropped to the level of my sandal straps. Be it the green pines surrounding Lake Tahoe, the ... Read More about Dear Summer Vacation, I’d Like a Few Words with You
Filling Buckets
There’s a lot of talk about buckets lately. Top 10 and even top 200 itemized lists of fun-filled activities and freeing ways to spend meaningful time together with our child(ren) are popping up in an effort to generate laughter, a sense of wonder, adventure and best of all, memories in the ... Read More about Filling Buckets
When I Don’t Want to Forgive
Nothing-doing. No way, no-how. I admit, those were often my go-to words when I needed to forgive. I know the process should be as easy and quick as 1-2-3, but there were times when I couldn't even get to zero. Maybe someone comes to mind for you when it comes to needing to forgive, and the ... Read More about When I Don’t Want to Forgive
Seeking a Straight Path
Who doesn't like a smooth, straight path? Who doesn't want the very best road for themselves and for their children? We can be prideful. Unwilling to let go of control. But let's try. Let's let God, who knows the perfect way and the BEST way, be in control of where we are heading...with everything! ... Read More about Seeking a Straight Path
Handling Nellie Olesons
Those of you might remember Nellie Oleson, the sassy, outspoken classmate of Laura Ingalls in the book and television series, Little House on the Prairie. She was ruthless, heartless, self righteous, lacked compassion and never hesitated to put down another. We’ve all had face to face tine with ... Read More about Handling Nellie Olesons
