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Mom: Codeword LOVE

Apr 25, 2015

Some phone calls are fun. I embarrassed my kids, yet again (I think I'm on an embarrassing rampage) by calling in to 98.7 KLUV's morning show on the way to school to play Rebekah's College of Hollywood Knowledge. Lo and behold, I was the lucky caller that got to try...

Manna Living

Apr 23, 2015

Recently, I received an email from one of my sister-friends. She’s been by my side for over 30 years – at some times closer than at others but always just a phone call away. She asked me about graduation plans – specifically about a party for our Senior and if she...

It might feel that way… but you’re not alone

Apr 18, 2015

I have comparison on the brain. And I know I’ll have it on my mind for at least the next month and then some (a little something to do with book marketing obligation/privilege.) But - apparently, I’m not the only one. And that’s good news. We never have to go this one...

The Beginning of Good-bye

Apr 11, 2015

I just enrolled my third child in a summer Driver's Education class. Though she's super excited, I can't say it warmed my heart. For so many reasons. First of all, I selfishly like a clear calendar in the summer. So, already scheduling something makes my beginning of...

Easter – A Fairy Tale Come True

Apr 5, 2015

Before I realized I enjoyed writing, my Uncle Brock - on some sort of whim - asked me to try my hand at an Easter op-ed piece for my home-town's newspaper, The Wichita Falls Times & Record News. Who knew writing could be so much fun?! Having really enjoyed the...