2 Ways to Protect Your Reputation
There is nothing worse than a nasty rumor. Think middle school. You know… when that girl you didn’t like so much started saying things about you that weren’t true. Your reputation could be put in question within a few class periods. Fast forward to 2013. As grown ups, we now have ways to put our […]
Peaches and Pressure…
My daughter is a fresh fruit fanatic. She is the pickiest of eaters, so when she finds something she likes… she does not let go. She will be the college student that still needs the divided plate because she does not want any ingredient touching another. Casseroles are out of the picture. If she did […]
Stuck….
I am not a frequent flier, but I have flown enough to consider myself a competent traveler. Until last week, I had only one truly bad airplane memory. That memory goes back 15 years when I was pregnant with my first child. At the time, I traveled for my job. About midway through a flight […]
Knot of Doubt
Last week, I had the privilege of attending She Speaks, a conference for Christian women interested in developing their speaking and writing skills. In the days leading up to the trip, I had several very late nights as I furiously worked to complete a book proposal and sample chapter. The conference offered a writing track […]
Noisy Animals and Submission
Today may be the day that my sweet husband regrets encouraging me to blog. There is something you must know about him. He is hard to sleep with. You don’t have to take my word for it. Just ask any male on our staff that has ever traveled with him. Initially, when the staff of […]
Worst Summer Ever
Whenever someone asks about your summer, don’t you feel compelled to tell him or her it was wonderful? We go through the calendar and pick the most adventurous or luxurious event or trip and elaborate on it. It is the rare conversation when someone says, “it has been the worst summer ever.” This summer, our […]
Never Say Never
God has done many amazing things, but twice in my life I remember being dumbfounded that God cared so specifically about little ol’ me. The first time God surprised me was after our second child was born. Initially, Chris and I had experienced difficulties getting pregnant. In retrospect, it was a short wait but God […]
Lessons from Amo
I have always liked dogs, but everything seemed to change after I had children. Motherhood felt like it started with a bang. Two deliveries in 19 months accompanied by living 4 places in that same amount of time left me worn out. Tiger, our sweet dog, got the leftovers of my maternal energy. One day, […]
Early Adopter
I am not what they call an “early adopter.” I am not the one who buys the newest and latest phone or gizmo the day it comes out. I wait. I see what happens. I have to be won over. I am even that way when it comes to relationships. With friends, I am not […]