| The MOAT Blog by Kay Wyma

Hello Still … Let me introduce myself

by Kay | May 31, 2013 | ... on life, ...on faith, Purposeful Parenting

You know you’re ready for summer when sitting outside Michaels waiting for a kid to emerge from her search for end of the year project necessities feels like a beach moment. When a shady parking spot, a strong breeze blowing in through open windows and the hum of...

Remembering to Remember

by Kay | May 13, 2013 | ... on life, ...on family, Purposeful Parenting

Last week I walked made my way up the stairs after a very long day. Mid-way up, I heard a couple brothers giggle-scramble to the shower, like I wouldn’t figure out that they had been goofing around rather than tending to their business. But as I ascended the last...

Perspective On Mothers from a Son Who Lost His

by Kay | May 11, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting

I read something a couple months ago. Thought about sharing. Then decided to wait to share until May. People joke that May is the new December. It is jam packed with activities, places to be, people to see, projects to be done, summer to be planned, parties to be...

Table Talk: Everybody? Not on My Watch… by Margie Sims

by Kay | May 2, 2013 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

Today’s Table Talk is by our friend Margie Sims. Margie doesn’t know it, but I think about her wise words often. She encouraged me when we first met (okay, so we first spoke during an interview) with a keep on keepin’ on dose of inspiration from one...

Beautiful

by Kay | Apr 29, 2013 | ... on life, ...on faith, ...on family, ...on hope

On Wednesday last week, I called my mom to let her know I was running a tiny bit late. I instantly knew by her pause that something had happened. She forced words through a tight throat of stifled sobs, “Lucia didn’t wake up this morning.” Sweet Lucia. One of...

More from the Rink: Thriving in the Unexpected

by Kay | Apr 22, 2013 | ... on life, ...on faith

Today’s entry is a tiny bit diff. It’s something from my sister-in-law (BFF) who lives in Georgia. They too decided to stay-cation for their spring break this year. And after reminiscing of our roller skating days and Lessons from the Roller Rink, she and...