“Mom, why are all the flags half mast today?” This question from my nine year old son two days after our nation’s most recent school shooting in Parkland, FL. I told him simply and without much detail that there had been another school shooting and that 17 people had been killed. “Another one?” he asked. …
They tell you not to announce a pregnancy too soon. Who “they” is, I don’t know. I just know the ill-explained societal rule that you don’t publicly announce until around 12 weeks. But when I got the positive pregnancy test, I couldn’t help but tell a handful of close friends… my virtual momma tribe. Because I couldn’t contain my …
I’m sitting here… in a quiet house. Staring at the Christmas tree glowing in the dark living room. December always seems like the hardest month to get through. It’s a tough time of year when loved ones who aren’t with us, either spiritually or physically, are missed. Our family has dealt with both… The absence …
When we first started talking about creating a random craft of kindness for someone, I knew exactly who my son and I could make something for. We had a wonderful lady at our church named Joanie who was such a blessing in Bear’s life. Joanie handed out cookies after worship service, taught Sunday School, and served our …
