Things that Make me go Ouch
Personal Sacrifice to Save Money
When the whole family sacrifices to save money, the pain is shared and maybe the mutual suffering makes it easier. But when each member has to examine their own lives and personal spending habits, that’s where the real pain comes in! There are indulgences, unnecessary things in my life that make me feel good. That…
Sacrificing to Save Money
What are you willing to sacrifice to reach your family’s goals and dreams which may include getting out of debt, saving for a new car, or a much needed vacation? Could you go without Starbucks, Dish Network, or fast food? These are the things I have contemplated giving up over the last couple of months…
I HATE Daily Weigh IN
Nothing frustrates me more than weighing in in the morning and seeing the scale go up when I seem to be doing everything right. I added more exercise this week…even ran TWICE which I hate. I worked out 5 out of seven days, kept my portions sizes low, eating mostly when I was hungry. Even…
Where Were You? My 9/11 Story.
Every generation seems to have those moments in time, tragedies, where the world STOPS and the moment is captured like a snapshot. Some generations have more than their share of life changing memories. Pearl Harbor Assassination of J.F.K. Oklahoma City Bombing Princess Diana’s death 9/11 Each snapshot of how they heard, where they were and…
Back to School Blahs!
School starts in seven days! Seven days! Which means not only will my kids be going to school in 100 plus degree heat, so will I! Is it just me or is it just plain wrong to send kids to school in August? Technically, it’s still SUMMER. Time for swimming and BBQs and staying up…
Why I'm Overprotective: A Random Act of Violence
My kids would tell you I’m WAY overprotective. My oldest wasn’t allowed to walk down to the neighbors home on his own in our quiet suburban neighborhood until he was ten, and then I can’t even remember if I let him play inside. There was a lot to worry about. I really didn’t know the…
Stuck
I wrote this a week ago thinking it wasn’t done yet. But then decided to post as is, with all it’s imperfections and heart. I’m still a bit stuck, but have landed on solid ground! Why is it just when things start to move, when my life seems headed in the right direction, when I’m…
The Five Stages of Writing Grief
My intention is not to make light of those who have suffered real loss from death or tragedy, but I’ve been in a writing funk for a while…almost two weeks and suddenly realized I’ve been going through the five stages of grief. I’m happy to say I’m in the acceptance stage, but for a while…
When Everything Falls Apart
As I continue on this journey of faith and publication it becomes more and more apparent that I’m the protagonist in my own story, and God is the author, moving me along my story arc as I race toward my happy ending. While there is comfort in knowing that God is the ultimate author, and…
Why We Grow Weary in the Journey
I started on this writing journey enthusiastic, bright-eyed, and hopeful. That was six years ago. Now I’m weary, blurry-eyed, and discouraged. Why? What takes a determined person and zaps the life from her dreams? Is it the struggles we face a long the way? The obstacles we must overcome? Or is it the lack of…