I was the ripe ol' age of 24 when I had my first child. A boy. A precious, dimple-cheeked little guy. I'll never forget The Coach and I looking at each other in sheer and utter FEAR when it was just the three of us going home for the first time. It was incredibly scary.… Continue reading Why I’m a Perfect and Rotten Parent
Category: Faith
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The Easter Story.I have heard it many times. I have heard it in church, in Sunday School, on movies, in the Bible. So many times have I heard that Jesus died and rose again for my sins so I can have everlasting life. I knew what that meant. I knew that I, because I have… Continue reading Yet…
The Middle
Middle child. Middle School. MID-life crisis. In the 'middle' of friends' arguments.I don't know about you, but I really can't recall many GOOD memories or experiences that come with the middle; unless, of course, it has something to do with the middle of an Oreo. In that case, the middle is actually incredibly good. We… Continue reading The Middle
The MOVE
Well, the time has come! This past week has been PACKED (no pun intended) with packing...unpacking...throwing trash away...giving things away...packing..unpacking...breaking down boxes...putting boxes up....packing. Let me be honest, we have moved several times. As a matter of fact, a friend of mine asked me recently, "Is this the 4th place your littlest one will live?"… Continue reading The MOVE
Lightning Bugs and Summer Nights
The night sky made its appearance as we all sat in the pool chairs at my parents' house, and my dad said to us, "Did you see that lightning bug?" Sure did. That little guy, being the first one I saw as dusk settled in, reminded me what it was like to chase lightning bugs.… Continue reading Lightning Bugs and Summer Nights
Ashley & Company 