Celebration Of Life

No time to cook today. I left work early to attend the funeral of Scott’s Uncle, Richard. They are not called funerals these days, but celebrations of life. Very impressive. Richard was a music buff and his favorites played throughout the visitation and were...

The Mailbox Experience

I walk to the mailbox. I open it up, hoping it isn’t empty. A stack awaits me – one sales magazine, three postcard advertisements, two credit card offers and one bill. Sigh. Wouldn’t it be nice to receive something besides junk mail and bills? My birthday was a...

Writing a Mission Statement part 1

“Sharing hope with one million people;” Mike and I exhausted a huge amount of time praying and strategizing.  Our lives receive focus daily now from these captured words.  The statement sounds so impressive and spiritual.  My question recently has been; how do I...

What Causes Eating Disorders?

Eating disorders are complex conditions that arise from a combination of long-standing behavioral, biological, emotional, psychological, interpersonal, and social factors.  Scientists and researchers are still learning about the underlying causes of these...

Summer Time with Teens and Tweens

Summer Time with Teens and Tweens    By: Lois Breit Summer has begun and your teens and tweens are at home, but you are not!  This season adds stress to all working mothers.  When your tween has out-grown child care, your fear-mometer levels...