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Encouragement for every season of lifeFeeling Like a Teenager
I’ve been married to my husband for more than six years now, have been a homeowner for nearly seven years, and have two children. Yet there’s still a part of me that thinks that someday, sometime, someone will come to my door and say, “Good job, but it’s time to go...
Nancy’s White Chicken Chili
Nothing sounds better on a cold winter night than a warm bowl of soup. But, I’m not one to just give you a recipe. You have to hear the story behind it. Because, when I create a recipe it’s somewhat miraculous, and it’s bound to be amusing. Many years ago, shortly...
Burning Bridges
Earlier today, a friend posted a link on Facebook with a stance that I totally disagree with, and the rest of the morning I found myself arguing in my mind against their stance. Over and over it continues to roll around in my brain while I try to rebuttal what has...
I’m a Recovering Perfectionist
I am a recovering perfectionist. And though I try to stifle the impulse, sometimes I’m reminded of it. Take the other day, for instance -- I watch in slow motion as the Tupperware bowl of large, child-sized buttons falls off the table. They scatter, rolling...
Chronicles of Change
It’s the end of an era: the last time it will be this way. And I had to spend some time capturing my final thoughts and remembering. The time had come to pack up Christmas for the last time with our family unit as it has always been – mom, dad, and three sons. Next...
I Don’t Do New Years Resolutions
I’ve never been big on New Year's resolutions. Sure, I’d like to lose 10 pounds, be more organized, plan better, and learn new skills (quilting and a foreign language are always at the top of my list). I’ve just never been one to follow through beyond January 31 or...
Simple Spice Storage
Our Guest Contributor, Angie Jakubiec, is a wife and mother to three children. Although she has enjoyed being a stay-at-home mom for the past 13 years, she is considering returning to her former role in elementary special education. Angie and her family attend a local...
Freedom From Nicotine… At Last
This is the eighth story in our “Freedom From…” Series, an 8-week series featuring women who have faced adversity and found freedom in the process. I had been enslaved for over 25 years; my dependency on nicotine controlled my life. I remember once when I risked...
Why Old Habits Can Be New Resolutions
Think back to high school or college, or maybe even elementary school. Remember the sense of excitement that came from doing your favorite activities? Maybe it was playing a particular sport, reading, camping with family, or playing a particular game requiring your...
Reaching Ten Years By the Skin of Our Teeth
This month, my husband and I will celebrate our 10-year anniversary. When my parents reached their 10-year mark, they celebrated with a large recommitment ceremony that included me wearing the 9-year-old equivalent of an awful bridesmaid dress. But despite the mark...
