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  • Not On My Honeymoon

    Back in 2000, Hubby and I went on our honeymoon. We had been married for a year. Where do you think we went? Well, Disney of course. While there, I turned 25 years old. It was my first time there… Continue reading

  • If I Had Stayed IN Bed

    I wish I would have stayed in bed. Some days are like that. Lately, it seems as though those are more and more days like that. However, it is usually moments that are fleeting. Not the entire day. Today was… Continue reading

  • Reflection on 2 Corinthians 4:7-9

    7 We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves. 8 We are pressed on… Continue reading

  • Our Adventure | September 29

    The past week has been trying for us. The Oldest had his first heartbreak and break up. I’ve had to be a “friend,” mom, and sounding block. As I said, it’s been trying. For 2 weeks prior to the break… Continue reading

  • My Sacred Musical Artist / Happy

    During the summer, I was introduced to a podcast called Harry Potter and the Sacred Text. They take the Harry Potter books and chapter by chapter they discuss it through different themes like empathy and white privilege. The podcast really… Continue reading

  • I hate to see my son hurt

    My son is hurt right now. I’m trying to help him the best I can but there is only so much I can do. I’ve mentioned about him having a girlfriend. Well, that girlfriend has taken to ghosting him, a.k.a.… Continue reading

  • Sunflowers | September 9, 2019

    Every year or almost every year since 2010, we have a tradition of going to see the sunflowers in a town near us. They have a field that blooms for about 2 weeks. It is absolutely gorgeous so many people… Continue reading

  • Make memories that will stay with you

    I have 2 teenagers in my house. One who turns to his mom for advice and will continue to let me know that he loves me. The other has decided doing anything with mom is pure torture. He may or… Continue reading

  • Favorite Meals 2019

    Updated August 31, 2019 – Original Post A piece of advice for planning out your meals is to create a list of your family’s favorite meals. That way when you get stuck on creating a menu, you can refer back… Continue reading

  • Mom, What’s For Dinner? – September 2019

    Jump to meals School has begun for everyone in my house. I’ve been back at work for 3.5 weeks. The boys and Hubby went back almost 2 weeks ago. Life has changed a little bit at our house. Hubby has… Continue reading