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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 sitting around...

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 could...

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,...

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...

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 "yes," right?! I am with you...

Once upon a time, long ago, pre-pandemic, my church held baby dedications.  After Pastor blessed each baby, he would present a Bible to the father and a rose to the mother.  While presenting the rose, he would state, “I want to present this rose to encourage...

I vividly remember the births of both of my children like they were yesterday.  As I held them in my arms, I remember thinking how beautiful they were.  I remember praying over them and thinking of all the possibilities for their lives.  I recall...

Raise your hand if you like Girl Scout cookies? Which cookie is your favorite?  Is it Thin Mints? Trefoils? Tagalongs? Do-si-dos? Lemonades? In my household, Samoas are the winner!  My oldest came down for a snack while her little sister was napping one...

Neither of my children is shy about expressing thoughts, feelings, or emotions to me.  Whether they are happy, sad, excited, or mad, my girls openly share.  Particularly when they are worried, fearful, or troubled, Nia and Brielle bring their problems to me...

Do you remember getting excited about purchasing cards, candy, and cookies to exchange with classmates to celebrate Valentine’s Day, a day when the world pauses to celebrate love?  I know that I did, and I know that my children get excited too. Do you remember...