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MY HERO, MY MOM
My mom was my hero. I gave her a run for her money and probably was the cause of her prematurely greying hair, but that didn’t deter her from pushing forward in life. She didn’t hesitate to color those grey tresses well … Continue reading
THROUGH OUR CHILDREN’S EYES
When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make all their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they are hurting. When they get older, the … Continue reading
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Tagged miracles, motherhood, parenting
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MOTHERS WHO INFLUENCED MY LIFE
These are two of my children – my oldest and my youngest – both mothers now. My first born, Amy, is pictured on the right. She was my guinea pig so to speak. I guess our first child is always … Continue reading
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Tagged FAITH, God's faithfulness, motherhood, parenting
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THE KIDS WHO CALL ME MOM
My children Joy, Amy & Bob I have been blessed by God with three wonderful kids. Each of them is unique in their own special way. This picture was taken several years ago. Hair color has changed somewhat, time has … Continue reading
DAYS IN THE LIFE OF A MOTHER
Every mom has a few funny stories she drags up once in a while to amuse her friends or remind her kids of how much fun it is to parent. Our kids usually aren’t amused at the retelling, but that … Continue reading
MOTHER OF MANY
“He that raises a large family does, indeed, while he lives to observe them, stand a broader mark for sorrow; but then he stands a broader mark for pleasure too.” Benjamin Franklin Well, Benjamin Franklin only had three children that … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOM
This time of year there are many platitudes floating around regarding motherhood and the fact that these wonderful people should be exalted to a pedestal. Being a mom is a life-changing, life-lasting and life-giving experience. It doesn’t end with the … Continue reading
THROUGH OUR CHILDREN’S EYES
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 5/13/17 When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make all their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they are hurting. … Continue reading
A HUMAN VESSEL
She was just a simple girl – nothing special – not without sin – like us, yet God chose her to be the vessel which would carry the Son of God for nine months in her womb and hold His … Continue reading
I’M ONLY A MOTHER . . .
Several years ago, I played the part of Albert Peterson’s mother in the play “Bye, Bye, Birdie.” It was a dream role for me. I used my Jersey accent and every ounce of mother that was in me to portray … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOTHER
Some years ago, I played the part of Mae Peterson, the domineering mother in “Bye Bye, Birdie” in a community theatre production. At the time, my own kids were well beyond childhood, so I could relate somewhat to the character. … Continue reading
SUPER HEROES GOT NOTHING ON MOMS!
The media sometimes ends it news with one of those super hero stories to make us feel better after hearing all the garbage that fills our world. We’re hopeful that someone will come and make things better. We need someone to … Continue reading
THE INNER WORKINGS OF A MOM
Maybe it’s something to do with my past or my fear of failure that’s driven me to be a worrier. Maybe it’s something common only to women – especially when they become mothers. Maybe it’s a combination of both these … Continue reading
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Tagged mother's day, motherhood, parenting, Worry
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HOW DO YOU STACK UP?
Having just returned from our grandson’s graduation celebration, we were happy to discover he already has a “job.” It’s just a taste of what he will do in his lifetime, but nonetheless he will be learning some great skills and gaining … Continue reading
I WAS A FUNNY MOM
My days of being a mother are long gone, but the memories linger on. Every once in a while, one of those recollections resurfaces and I wonder how I ever made it through the whole motherhood thing. I then tell myself (which … Continue reading
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Tagged children, Christian living, humor, motherhood, parenting
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THE MISSING YEARS
I love the above picture of the young child, Jesus, alongside his step dad, Joseph, learning the tools of the trade. We really don’t hear much about His childhood, except for His presentation at the temple as an infant and later … Continue reading
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Tagged Emmanuel, Inspiration, Jesus, Mary mother of Jesus, motherhood
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THANK GOD FOR MY DAUGHTERS
AMY JOY Mothers who have had a profound impact on my life include my beautiful daughters. When I became pregnant with our first, the doctor had me convinced I was going to have a boy. There were no ultrasounds then, … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Mother's day, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged daughters., encouragement, FAMILY, Inspiration, motherhood, parenting
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LOST SOCK MEMORIAL DAY
THIS IS A RERUN, BUT ONE OF MY FAVORITE HOLIDAYS BY FAR. It’s a common dilemma. We’ve all experienced it. It can cause a mother guilt. It’s raised many an eyebrow. The lost sock is known by many but remembered … Continue reading
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Tagged encouragement, humor, Lost sock memorial day, motherhood, parenting
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MIND WHAT YOU SAY TO YOUR KIDS
Do you ever stop to think about things that were said to you when you were a kid? The words we say can really impact them in one way or another, or at least conjure up ideas that go way … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Christian daily devotion, parenting, Uncategorized
Tagged children, encouragement, families, Inspiration, motherhood, parenting, words
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FAITHFUL, LOVING, CARING, GIVING, UNSELFISH, DISCIPLINARIAN, ENCOURAGER & BRAVE – MOM!
y There are many moms who don’t find much to celebrate on this holiday – those who keep the home fires burning while their husbands are serving their country in far off places; moms who raise their families while dad’s … Continue reading
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Tagged challenges, children, Daily Devotions, daily walk, encouragement, everyday heroes, FAITH, God, Hope, INSPIRATION, mother's day, motherhood, parenting, Peace, Religion, understanding, uplifting
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