Recently, while sitting with a group of women learning from each other, one mother described how she spent an hour or so playing ‘Zoo’ with her children. She was actually down on the floor playing with them complete with animal sounds and gestures! I was touched by her sincerity and emotion as she described the […]
Fresh Flowers and Bedtime
I spent the other evening with a group of 12-15 ladies in a party-type setting. Though I had a great time, and came home with a few great gifts, the insight I brought home with me is of far greater value… While one of the ladies was presenting her gift item, she mentioned how much […]
The Priceless Spatula
“I just spent twenty dollars on a spatula,” I said. My polite and ever-supportive husband simply responded, “Dumb.” “But,” I continued, “The money was well worth it, because I am committing now to never again go to a party like that out of obligation.”
Stale Hamburger Buns
Last Sunday I wrestled through my church meeting with five children. This included a baby who woke up earlier than usual and was far past due for a nap, a three year old that had too much energy, two sisters wanting to argue for an hour straight, and an eight year old who kept […]
Saving The Fish
My husband and I arrived home from a viewing, dressed in our ‘Sunday Best’. We were greeted in the garage by our eldest son, Luke, who beamed at us with his big, toothless grin. He proudly held out a five gallon bucket with six tiny fishes that he had just caught during a fishing class. […]