Each year as my birthday approaches, I stop and reflect on the past year, reviewing my goals and what I have accomplished. I take an introspective look at the areas I wanted to grow and improve in. Some years I do better than others. This year, however, I have had some monumental moments which I am very thankful for. I greatly appreciate the work God continues to do in my heart and life. For ... Read More about The Best Birthday Present I Ever Gave to Myself
My Book Review: All But Normal
Are you looking for a compelling story of love? Sometimes, life's greatest challenges and rewards come in ways we least expect. In "All But Normal" you will take a rollercoaster ride with your emotions, but thankful for the ride. “All But Normal” by Shawn Thornton opens the door and invites readers in to experience life with someone who struggles daily with mental illness. Thornton shares the ... Read More about My Book Review: All But Normal
Why I Never Wanted To Be a Barbie Doll
As a little girl who loved dolls and the land of make-believe, I would play for hours with my Barbie doll. I had the Barbie camper and the Barbie house and I had all kinds of adventures with Barbie. I would make her go camping and make her take her little sister Skipper with her. I always made sure that Skipper was annoying. At times, Barbie would even visit her grandma, named Mrs. Beasley. It was ... Read More about Why I Never Wanted To Be a Barbie Doll
If You Want to Win, Bet on a Sure Thing!
This past week I went into a convenience store to purchase a drink. As I was waiting in line, there was an older gentleman who could barely walk standing at the counter. The attendant was trying to be helpful to him, but his voice was so soft you could barely hear him speak. I asked him if there was something I could help him with, and his reply was “I came to buy lottery tickets”. Here was a ... Read More about If You Want to Win, Bet on a Sure Thing!
5 Ways to Empower Your Adult Child
Parenting children is difficult, but parenting young adult children is even harder. As they begin to desire independence we soon realize their need for us isn’t as great as our need for them. Here are some tips to help you in the transition. Give Them Space Let’s face it, they are grown up. If they are paying their own bills and asking you for nothing, they deserve to have their ... Read More about 5 Ways to Empower Your Adult Child
Be Careful Little “I”s What You See
Sometimes I don’t like myself. I can be pretty stubborn and sarcastic. My temper can flare up over the stupidest things. I hate it when I do it. I feel ashamed and guilty for my actions. There have been times when I was greatly offended by something which wasn’t that big of a deal. I can get jealous. I can be possessive. I can hold a grudge. I can be lazy. I can be judgmental. I can be pretty ... Read More about Be Careful Little “I”s What You See
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