When I was seven years old and my brother was eight we were in and out of foster care often and that year was no different. That year my birth mother had just overcome her addiction for a brief time and settled into an apartment, after being homeless. She got us back just before Christmas. […]
To say that life has been a very difficult pathway into the unknown would be an understatement! It is no secret that marriage allows another to see the absolute best and the utter worst in a person. You get to choose what you hold on to. Part 1: To the step families: Being a step […]
I spent time writing each of my 15 students little notes before the Thanksgiving break. I also attached a piece of candy to the pretty blue envelopes. After leaving the notes on their desks for them I prayed for each of them. My hand hurt when I had finished writing. I remember those moments that […]
Simple. Live simple. Enjoy simple. This message is for anyone and everyone but especially for those who are in a season of feeling financial struggles, illness, and even grief. I know we are all different and some people can GO ALL OUT on the holidays and that is part of what makes it magical so […]
Grab a drink and get cozy for a second. At the end of this I hope we can toast our coffee or beer and agree or even agree to disagree. The past few years, social media and I have had a love hate relationship. I absolutely love connecting with others and seeing the changes in […]
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