The sunshine we've had this afternoon. Y'all, it was gorgeous, and while I didn't see a rainbow as a reminder, the warm orange afternoon light shining on wet grass and trees and shrubs spoke just as loudly to me of the one who sends the rain. Babies who practice breathing at only 27 weeks! Spending the day with my daughter. A toddler running right at me with wide-open arms after a day ...
Motherhood
Monday Morning….
So, it's Monday morning, and here's the latest news: My son is spending his very first day in nursery school. I'm trying not to worry...or cry. My daughter was dressed and ready to leave for school (with lunch packed) by 7:15 a.m. They had both eaten a REAL breakfast (eggs, sausage and toast?) before they left. Clearly, I'm not in charge around here anymore. My husband has taken over, ...
Five Minute Friday: Gentle
So, on Fridays, I generally lurk around TheGypsyMama.com, reading what others say in five minutes flat, thinking if the week's topic says something to me, I MIGHT participate. Most times I don't. You see, the perfectionist in me REALLY likes my backspace button. I mean, REALLY. Without that button, there'd probably be no blog. But still, the English teacher in me likes the idea of just ...
Notes from Nana: Influence of a Mother
I love flowers and music and God’s Word and… What do you LOVE? Years ago, with our young children, Bill and I took my parents to New Orleans to board the “Sunset Limited” in New Orleans. They rode the train to Los Angeles for a visit with my Mother’s sister in LaJolla and to attend the Pasadena Rose Parade. I’ve watched the Rose Parade on television since I was a child but never ...