When you’re living a distracted life, every minute must be accounted for. You feel like you must be checking something off the list, staring at a screen, or rushing off to the next destination.
My Grandma’s Rules for Happiness
My grandma was a mere 59-years-old when my grandpa unexpectedly died of a brain aneurysm. He had a clean bill of health on a Monday; dead on a Tuesday. She wrote her “Rules for Happiness” in 1978. To herself. She never shared them.
14 Things You Must Teach Your Son About Sex
Talking about sex with your kids is difficult.
Chasing the Light
It’s been a long time since I’ve put pen to paper, finger to key, derrière’ to office chair. But my how I’ve missed the gratification that comes from recording our memories. I’ve never been diligent at keeping up with baby books, so my personal blog is the place I would go to record little anecdotes of our life. But, after tucking the kids into bed, lately I’ve wanted nothing more than to bury my head in a pillow or veg out on the couch with some dark chocolate covered almonds.
The Loss of Two Children
The death of a child is unimaginable. Your heart breaks into a million pieces as you ponder what their life would be like.
More Than “I Love You”
Tonight not only did she know I loved her, but she knew every single reason why.
Raising Strong Girls
A hopeful Mother sees the strength of girls through the eyes of her young son. The future, it turns out, will be full of strong and capable women.
10 Things I’ve Taught My Sons with My Daughter-In-Laws in Mind
By Vicky Willenberg. I have made a conscious effort to keep you ladies in mind as I've raised my boys.
The Day I Deleted Minecraft; A Letter to my Son
Growing up isn’t easy but parenting isn’t simple. You can’t always get what you want when you want it, and I can’t always do what makes my life easier. I
Letter to the Mom in the Hospital
Dear mom sitting across from me, I will add you in my prayer, if you will add me in yours. Together we will sit here in silence and pray our children healthy.