I’ve had a lot of conversations lately about disappointment. Maybe a situation didn’t turn out like we thought it would. Or a parent has hurt us. Or our kids made some really bad choices. Or someone isn’t being the friend they should be. Or a spouse seems distant and communication seems impossible. We have all [...]
1. Good friendships take time to build. They also take work and going through at least 3 earth-shattering issues together to be legit. 2. No one except you really cares what you weigh. 3. Never trust someone who is a crappy tipper…or is rude to waiters…or kicks puppies. 4. Everything is not a crisis. Don’t [...]
It was just a normal Monday. I was sitting on my bed putting make-up on and my cell phone rang. I looked down and it showed a name I didn’t recognize. (I program names in my phone & sometimes can’t remember who they are!!) Me: “Hello?” Lady: “Hey Kelly, it’s Katie from the adoption agency. [...]
Since going incredibly about my painful past, my parents have been so supportive. They have prayed for me, watched my kids while I travel, and loved me through the tough days. In many ways, however, they have been silent about their feelings. I knew they needed time to process, grieve, and go through all of [...]
I’ve been putting off getting my hair done for a while because it’s hard for me to rationalize spending the money AND spending 2 hours being still. (I know, first world problem!) ☺ But, alas, my roots were quite blond so I scheduled an appointment for today. I’ve been battling the blues for a few [...]
My heart hurts today. Nothing necessarily bad has happened…so maybe it’s silly. It seems everyone I know is having babies. And I want to rejoice. I want to hold their babies and tell my friends how awesome motherhood is and what a blessing my kids are. But all I can think is that 2 of [...]
One of my earliest childhood memories was when Adam Walsh was abducted from a Sears department store in Florida. That was in 1981, so I would have been 5 years old at the time. I remember watching my parents sit in front of the news and talk about how terrible it was. I remember the [...]
How can we help the mothers who choose life? What can we do for the saved babies AFTER they are born? These are all questions I’ve been asking myself recently. Sidewalk counselors, crisis pregnancy centers, pregnancy resource centers, and adoption agencies are vital, beautiful parts of the pro-life community. We NEED them. Just this week [...]
One of my biggest struggles as a parent so far is coming to a head this week. The teen finishes 7th grade, and it looks as if she will fail science and history. I am unbelievably frustrated. It feels like I am failing too. She was diagnosed with A.D.D. in 1st grade and what ensued [...]
I’m not a great parent. I’m not patient. I don’t get down in the floor and wrestle with my kids. I am allergic to everything outdoors, so it’s very rare that I can take them to the park. I hate carpool lines and have a huge desire to homeschool but am pretty sure I would [...]
