Elisa’s Prayer

Elisa woke up early excited for the day’s events. Yesterday Mother promised to take her to the park and her mom always sticks to her promises. She hopped out of bed bouncing down the stairs.“Good morning Mother.” “Good morning Elisa, are you ready to go to the park today?” Mother asked.“You bet, as soon asContinue reading “Elisa’s Prayer”

Imaginary Fiends

Everyone has heard of imaginary friends, those make believe people or things that hang around when no one else is around. The figments of our imaginations that keep us company when we are feeling lonely. Some experts will claim that they are normal and an expected part of childhood. Others will say it’s a signContinue reading “Imaginary Fiends”

Children and Mistakes

Children make mistakes, it’s inevitable. How we, as parents, handle those mistakes shape and mold our children. If we are angry and critical about small mishaps it’s likely to create a perfectionist personality. Negativity toward mistakes causes lack of self confidence and fosters the fear of messing up. Mistakes are a part of life duringContinue reading “Children and Mistakes”

Which Is Superior?

Every room in a house has a purpose, but which one is superior to all others? Some would say the living room, that is where family gathers and memories are made. Others will say the bedroom, the one place they can find peace and tranquility. For me, I favor the kitchen. The KitchenI can recallContinue reading “Which Is Superior?”

Let’s Go on An Adventure

Hop on the imagination station and go for a ride! Where to today, I can’t decide. Should we fly high in the sky and talk to a cloud? Or do you think that would be allowed? Should we go down below earth’s surface?Or would that make you nervous? Should we watch a plant photosynthesis,or haveContinue reading “Let’s Go on An Adventure”

Motherhood

What job would you do for free? What job would I do free? Well, the job I do every day of course. Raising beautifully imperfect little followers of Jesus Christ. Each day is a blessing I try to cherish despite the chaos that usually surrounds us. Some days I fail, some days I nail it,Continue reading “Motherhood”

A Place For Me

I wrote this poem for all the orphans in search of a place they belong. My soul softly whispers of a place unknown.A place my eyes have never been shown. A constant yearn for things not seen. Not everything is as it seems. My heart screams its greatest desires, but I learn to ignore themContinue reading “A Place For Me”

Choosing A Spouse

Choosing a spouse may be the single handedly most important decision a person will make in their lifetime. The person chosen can be the difference between success and failure. It can be the difference between living a happy life and living an utter nightmare. A spouse is meant to be a best friend and supportContinue reading “Choosing A Spouse”

Home Birth

  I thought about doing this article a few times now but have always chosen a different route. Today, I looked down at my youngest, now almost a year old. I feel the time has come before the memory fades further and the details begin to blur to obscurity. In this article I will shareContinue reading “Home Birth”