MiKayla turns 18!! What an exciting milestone in her life! This milestone I have been able to thankfully celebrate with all three of my children, and I am ever thankful for each one. I found out that I was pregnant with MiKayla when I was just completing my master’s program in administration. She was set…
This past week, I had some time to connect with my sister, and I truly treasure the times that I am able to connect with her. She is in such a priceless season of life being a first time mom with her beautiful 11 month old daughter. My sister has always been wonderful with children,…
On Thursday night, I had the privilege of speaking with a class of nursing students at our local community college. Each semester, I have the opportunity to share my experiences from being in an interracial marriage that lasted for 18 years until my husband was killed in a work related accident in August 2011. They…
As parents, we know that one of our main responsibilities is to prepare our kids for independence. When they are first born, then our children depend on us to meet all of their needs. As they continue to grow then we teach them more and more skills of what they can learn to do independently.…
When the girls and I were at Gooseberry Falls in Northern Minnesota this past June, we were amazed at all of the trees along the hiking trails that had their roots exposed. These tree roots can be described as gnarled and laid bare. It was truly amazing to walk along the hiking path and to…
October started in such a horrific way for our country… either we went to sleep on Sunday night October 1st hearing of the horrendous shootings in Las Vegas or we woke up Monday morning to the news. When you think back to when you heard the news of what was happening then what were your…
Last Thursday, my parents made one of their annual treks from North Dakota to spend a week with us. My parents drive this journey several times a year and do their best to time it so that they can be a part of the girls special moments and cheer them on. My mom and dad…
This past Monday, September 11th, our nation observed the events of the hideous attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001 in our country. Memorial services were being held at the different sites of the attacks. The families and friends who lost loved ones gathered to honor those who were killed on that horrendous day. Each…
Many of us are seeing the images of the catastrophic flooding coming out of our nation’s fourth largest city, Houston, Texas at this time. When you look closely at the images and the faces, what do you see? When you listen to those on the news pleading to be rescued or discussing the loss that they have…
My two daughters have both had exciting events this past week. Kylee has started her junior year at UCA and is now living in an apartment. MiKayla is off to a great start this past week in her senior year in high school. I have had different people asking me how I am doing with Kylee…