So tonight my newly married daughter, Erica, accompanied me to a speaking engagement in Morris, IL. After it was over and we were packing up the book table she said, “You did a great job tonight, Mom. I think the last time I helped you (which was a couple of...
It was a great weekend at Hearts at Home, Rochester, MN. I spoke in the morning keynote session and Dr. Kevin Leman spoke in the afternoon. He’s a nut and always wears the craziest socks.If you were there this weekend, of if you attended one of the other Hearts...
The way we do whatever we do today leaves a residue of remembrance in the lives of those who meet us. ~Randy Kilgore
Today (Wednesday) I’ll be traveling to Rochester, MN, for the NorthCentral Regional Hearts at Home Conference. I LOVE spending the weekend with almost 2,000 moms! We all come together to get our mommy batteries recharged!If you live within driving distance of...
Last week I posted about a new book for parents of chronically or critically ill children. I promised a giveaway of two books to two of my readers who posted a comment indicating they could use the book in some way. Because only three people posted comments, I’m...
In recent weeks I’ve been devoting one post a week to the concept of having a “dinner date” with God. It’s important that we have “snacks” and “meals” with God. Like any friendship, when you spend time together, you...
Today’s been a big family day for me. My dad had back surgery today in Indianapolis. I was blessed to be able to be with my mom and dad Sunday night thru Monday evening. Surgery went well but he’s got a bit of a recovery ahead of him.I left Indy to drive...
I looked out my kitchen and saw the most beautiful sunset over the cornfield to the west of our house. Isn’t it beautiful? I just had to share!
We are most Christ-like when we forgive. ~Mary Ann Froehlich
As a parent of older children, I’ve learned that my older children may not share the dream I personally have for their life. Coming to grips with the reality of that is an essential part of letting go and launching them into adulthood.But what if the...
