I approached the building with trepidation, my footsteps feeling heavier moment by moment. Nearby, throngs of people walked in the same direction—smiling, laughing, and interacting with their children.
February is Heart Month. I never gave it much thought until my father-in-law had a heart attack several years ago, followed by quadruple-bypass surgery. He made a full
Last year I set a goal to read or listen to fifteen books. To some of you, that’s no big deal because you read that many in a
I am a huge fan of college football. Saturdays spent watching the gridiron battles are a rare luxury. Today I nestled in for a few hours of work
Your Christmas might be a flawless, perfectly orchestrated string of holiday events. Your kids may be well-behaved all day. Presents might be received with the deepest gratitude for
I do love a good country song. There truly are no lyrics like you find in a country classic. Recently I heard the song “Last Time for Everything”
My heart feels heavier than normal going into this holiday season. This fall marks 20 years since I unwillingly became a single mother. My husband left me when
After many days of heat scorching the earth at the end of a long, hot summer, droplets of rain gave me a reason to celebrate. I adore rain.
My boys were seven and five when I remarried. I opted out of having bridesmaids, and settled on only inviting my two sons to stand up with me.
We all know being a single mother is stressful and takes a lot of energy. However, life becomes even more stressful when we ignore our own needs because