Tag Archives: Journal
Frustrations of a Recent Empty Nester
Parents are helpless. When our children are born, we think we are in full control. We decide what they will wear and where they will wear it. We decide what to feed them and where they will sleep. We decide … 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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Singing at the Winspear
What an adventure I had the other day! Our church choir was one of several invited to sing carols and background vocals for a group from Northern Ireland called The Gettys, performing at the Winspear Opera House located in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a friend, Blog, Blog post, Christmas, church, concerts, friends, Head on traffic, Irish Music, Journal, Music, The Gettys, Winspear, Winspear Opera House
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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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Walking Around in Pointy-toed Shoes
Recently, I read a novel entitled Dream A Little Dream by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Yes, I read romance novels, in addition to other genres, but the romance novel guarantees a happy ending, which is something I am in desperate need … Continue reading
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Tagged Blog, Blog post, blogging, Books, Contemporary Romance, encouragement, Family, Journal, memories
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Are You A Good Friend?
Recently, in the span of one week, we lost two friends. One lost after a long illness, the other from a rapidly progressing illness. Each, too young to be gone from us, in my humble opinion. One, a good friend, … Continue reading
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Tagged Being a friend, Blog, Blog post, Friendship, Journal, Kindness, Losing loved ones, Loss, Random, Regrets
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The Mama Diaries 