The USDA recently declared that the average cost of raising an American child is approximately $245,000. This number doesn’t include college tuition or take inflation … Read More ›
Category: Christian Living
During my own rookie season as wife, my parents made their first visit to one of my husband’s professional games. I had so anticipated their … Read More ›
I enjoy a good, (caffeine-fueled) New Year’s celebration and all the clocks, cabbages, and kisses. Oh, and I love resolutions; though, only last year did … Read More ›
“What do you want for Christmas?” Two front teeth? Check…. (I’m quite thankful for that, by the way). A white Christmas? Stunning, but likely a … Read More ›
My first Christmas as Mom, I exhaustedly rocked a chunky newborn boy who was stuffed like a Butterball turkey in cutesy reindeer pajamas. I stared … Read More ›
While roaming the Appalachia foothills, I’m sure the Cherokees and Shawnees must have searched the sky for a star or the sun’s position to track … Read More ›
I grew up certain that groundhogs were as addicted to coffee as my mother. My father drove me to school every morning. This was partly … Read More ›
Last week, I was able to visit Nan in her nursing home. Nan suffers from vascular dementia (along with an array of various ailments). This … Read More ›
Mothers of toddlers know the real struggle of nap-time. My near-three year old will jump up and down on the bed with Olympic-worthy altitude. Any … Read More ›
I can’t help but think of my Nan when the leaves begin to change. I wasn’t a school bus frequenter. After elementary school, I pretty … Read More ›