I am not the only daughter My parents had another daughter, so yes, I have a sister. Older by 18 months, she’s an attorney in Texas. And I don’t think there could be a greater contrast between two girls raised in the same home. Even as adults, we are very different: she … [Read more...]
Time Out
I need a time out… When my kids were little, they sometimes became overwhelmed with life. And I would give them a time out to rest up and try again later. Now, it’s my turn. If you’ve been with me a while (pre-2024), you may have noticed my posts that used to appear like … [Read more...]
In the Midst of the Storm
Facing a Storm Sometimes one storm comes after another Haver you ever had a season in life where you faced one storm after another? Usually storm season in my Oklahoma is in the Spring. But for me, November/December of 2012 was by far the worst storm front I’ve ever faced. … [Read more...]
More Than Troops Will Obey Him
Obey Him Obey your father When I was growing up, it was understood in my house that Dad was in charge. If he said to take out the trash, he meant right then. Not when your show was over or when it was convenient. You obey. Now. So it was shocking to me to see other … [Read more...]
Friends Who Let You Down
Have you ever been disappointed by one of your friends? Not only have friends disappointed me, but I have no doubt that I’ve been the one who disappointed my friends, too. Since we never know exactly what anyone else is going through, sometimes we let our precious friends … [Read more...]
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