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The Path You Didn’t Know Existed

Posted on August 10, 2016 by

When life hits you and all the sudden you see things VERY differently and your eyes open to an entirely new world, then you think, “How do these people do it?” This has been my life the last several months.  … Continue reading →

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Hope

Posted on February 18, 2016 by

What the heck was He thinking? That was the first thought that came to my mind when my 11 year old asked me, “Mommy, why do you think God chose you and dad to be my parents?  Because you are … Continue reading →

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Battling Demons

Posted on October 22, 2015 by

Sharing this is hard.  I guess because you will know some deep dark secrets into my family.  Yet, the pull to share has been intense lately, and I truly believe I need to share it with all those out there … Continue reading →

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The Destruction of Self Esteem in our Teenagers

Posted on April 15, 2015 by

After spending a week on the beach in Florida, I realized the danger that faces my teenage daughter.  Girls around the age of my Megan surrounded us on the beach.  They were just as cute as they could be.  They … Continue reading →

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A Great Leap of Faith; The Power of Parenting

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

At the age of 7 I really didn’t have a lot of say in where my family went to church. I can remember my mom and dad taking me to this “new” church one Sunday. We pulled our car into … Continue reading →

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The Simple Life

Posted on August 18, 2014 by

I hopped on my favorite machine at the gym the other day.  Just to get me to the gym I have to go through hours of internal motivational speeches to myself.  Somehow though I accomplished getting myself moving and made … Continue reading →

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The Power of Affirmations

Posted on August 5, 2014 by

I have a hint for all parents out there.  You see this summer I heard a secret to success that I just cannot hold on to.  It needs to be shared.  Not just one teenager, but many (and I mean … Continue reading →

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Waiting for Megan

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

Something was missing. I guess I should say someone. We were enjoying our vacation. Megan had been absent the first few days of our vacation and we missed her. We tried to enjoy ourselves, but we couldn’t keep our minds … Continue reading →

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Parenting Teenagers: Focus on the Outcome

Posted on May 23, 2014 by

I am so tired. When I say tired, it is not the tiredness that comes from no sleep due to an infant or sick child in my home. No, this tired comes from mental exhaustion of raising kids – especially … Continue reading →

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Finding Safe Pasture

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

Reflection on John 10:1-21. Jesus tells us in the story of the Good Shepherd in these verses of John. He tells us He will lead all sheep, not just the ones that are in His Sheepfold (his fenced in area) … Continue reading →

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