My Grandmother Left Me Her Love
We were sitting at my sister’s birthday lunch, waiting for a few stragglers to make it to the restaurant before we ordered, and I was…
Continue ReadingWe were sitting at my sister’s birthday lunch, waiting for a few stragglers to make it to the restaurant before we ordered, and I was…
Continue ReadingThanksgiving—it’s here again. That mix of gratefulness with a little tinge of bitterness. You see, in our house, someone is not here to watch the…
Continue ReadingGod looked down and thought, “I need someone who is willing . . . willing to provide the fatherly love, support, and strength this woman so…
Continue ReadingYou hear a lot about grief, but not all grief is associated with death. Today as I sit here wondering if I’m going to have the courage to put my…
Continue ReadingFive days after my mom’s chemo, my brother, Deno, flew home to Michigan. We were going to celebrate an early Thanksgiving with all three of my…
Continue ReadingThey looked at each other, shocked, as the realization hit them both. This friend of mine—she’s lonely too. These are two of the loveliest…
Continue ReadingA couple of friends and I went and grabbed lunch at Chick-fil-A a couple of weeks ago. It was delightful. We spent roughly $20 apiece, and our kids…
Continue ReadingDear Pauline, I remember when I first met you. It was a warm spring day back in college. You were my best friend’s mom. You took us to dinner and…
Continue ReadingLast night I found myself in a very hard spot of parenting. I felt overwhelmed and defeated. I had been tried to my very core by my two young boys…
Continue ReadingGirlfriends, we have news. And not like Brad and Jen are getting back together. This one’s 100x better, so get your comfy socks on and pour a…
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