The Perfect Size

by | Sep 5, 2013 | Health and Wellness

I listened as she told how she wished her daughter knew how her pear-shaped figure was “perfect.” Then in her next breath she made fun of girls with straight figures. I found myself biting my lip, not knowing what to say. As the conversation moved onto more...

Writing My Own Psalm

by | Sep 2, 2013 | Faith

I once heard comedian Mark Lowry say, “If David had had Prozac, we wouldn’t have the Psalms.” And though David didn’t write all of the Psalms, Mark does have a point. If you really look at it, the Psalms are a pretty good depiction of life. Some days are good, other...

Goodbye, Mom

by | Sep 2, 2013 | Relationships

“Goodbye, Mom. I can do it on my own.” Those were the words spoken to me by my newly-minted kindergartener at her school’s open house. I don’t even remember the context, because upon hearing them, my throat choked shut and my eyes blinded with...