Tag Archives: Family
A Life of Service
As I watch my children working to become who they want to be, I realize that each of them has chosen a path of helping others. Each journey destined to change them in ways they never expected. But, each feels … Continue reading
Confessions of a Tired Mom or Not Cranky for Christmas
In years past, my household mantra at Christmastime was “clean, clean, clean.” I am known for driving my family insane to get the house in order before all our Christmas parties begin. Although, I’m proud to say I’ve gotten a … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog post, Christmas, Family, holidays, Journal, Party planning, Stress relief
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Crash Lessons
Funny how much we take for granted. I travel the same road every week day to work and back. It’s a long drive, but I’ve gotten used to it. For instance, I’ve become accustomed to the feel and flow of … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog post, Family, Head on traffic, life's challenges, life's lessons, Mothers and sons
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Not Too Much Trouble
When you lose someone close to you, it leaves an awful gap in your life. I’ve recently lost an aunt who was like a second mother to me, and I find myself predictably working through the five stages of grief. … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, Blog, Blog post, Family, Humor, Losing loved ones, Loss, memories
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5 Things I’m Thankful for this Thanksgiving
My family and friends. I am thankful I have a hubby (aka Hunka Burnin’ Love), three great kids, a host of aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and bunches of friends, who are all pretty much loving and supportive. A roof over … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog, Blog post, challenges, faith, Family, God, gratitude, health, Journal, Love, Medical, Post, Random, thankful, thanksgiving
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Seeing the Forest for the Trees
Driving home from our trip to The Woodlands brought some introspection. For one thing, there was plenty of nothing to do and plenty of time to do it. Also, we were traveling home from a memorial service that celebrated the … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog, Blog post, details, encouragement, Family, forest, Friendship, Humor, Journal, journeys, Kindness, memorials, memories, Post, Random, sam houston, Texas, Tourism, travel
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Secrets
Secrets. We all have them. Little secrets, big ones, and vast in-between ones. Some are family secrets, skeletons hidden in the closet, or maybe only whispered during family reunions or get-togethers. Some are secrets about our past exploits that we … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a friend, Blog, Blog post, church, compassion, Family, friends, Friendship, Journal, Kindness, Random, secrets, support, support system
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Fun Friday Reads: Mr. Miracle by Debbie Macomber
My Rating: 5 Stars My Review Summary: A Heartwarming Holiday Read Genre: Holiday Contemporary Romance Similar to Debbie Macomber’s wonderful novel Mrs. Miracle, her newest Christmas novel Mr. Miracle is about an angel sent to Earth to help some folks … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, Blog, Book Review, Books, Christmas, Contemporary Romance, Debbie Macomber, Family, Hallmark, holiday romance, holidays, Mr. Miracle, reading, Reviews
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The Mama Diaries 