The Juice Box and the Straw

The Juice Box and the Straw

Tears streamed down her little chubby cheeks as she cried in frustration, “I cannot get this straw open.” My younger daughter was trying to get her straw out of the plastic wrap to enjoy her apple juice box. My husband, older daughter, and I were all...
Mercy. Mercy. Read All About It!

Mercy. Mercy. Read All About It!

Does anyone else out there give your car a name? I know that I am not the only one. Let me tell you a little bit about Scarface. Once I got my driver’s license at age 16, my father was gracious enough to allow me to drop him off at work each morning so that I...
Oooh, You Look Just Like Your Father

Oooh, You Look Just Like Your Father

Before my first daughter was born, I could only imagine who she would look like. Would she have her father’s eyes? Would she have her mommy’s nose? Would she smile like daddy? I had my thoughts and hopes, but when she arrived was when the truth was revealed. Now,...
My Momma Said…

My Momma Said…

As graduation season is upon us, I thought it would be fitting to share some godly wisdom that my mother shared with my sisters and me as we ventured to college. I am the youngest of three girls. I can remember back when my two older sisters went off to college...
Thank You for Saying “No”

Thank You for Saying “No”

Raise your hand if you like to be told “no.” I am waiting… I did not see one hand go up. Not even mine! When most of us ask for something that we want, “no” is not the answer we are seeking. We want to hear that exciting three-letter word...