Tag Archives: motherhood

THE KIDS WHO CALL ME MOM

Posted on May 11, 2019 by

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 →

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DAYS IN THE LIFE OF A MOTHER

Posted on May 9, 2019 by

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 →

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MOTHER OF MANY

Posted on May 8, 2019 by

“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 →

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ON BEING A MOM

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

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 →

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THROUGH OUR CHILDREN’S EYES

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

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 →

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A HUMAN VESSEL

Posted on March 29, 2019 by

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 →

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I’M ONLY A MOTHER . . .

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

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 →

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ON BEING A MOTHER

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

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 →

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SUPER HEROES GOT NOTHING ON MOMS!

Posted on May 10, 2018 by

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 →

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THE INNER WORKINGS OF A MOM

Posted on May 9, 2018 by

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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HOW DO YOU STACK UP?

Posted on May 7, 2018 by

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 →

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MOTHER, DID YOU KNOW?

Posted on April 17, 2018 by

I’ve spent the last couple weeks getting well.  I’m on the road to recovery, but each time I get sick in these later years of life, I can’t help but think about my mother.  She was a remarkable woman, with … Continue reading →

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I WAS A FUNNY MOM

Posted on January 31, 2018 by

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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THE MISSING YEARS

Posted on January 30, 2018 by

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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THANK GOD FOR MY DAUGHTERS

Posted on May 13, 2017 by

                                       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 →

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LOST SOCK MEMORIAL DAY

Posted on May 9, 2017 by

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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MIND WHAT YOU SAY TO YOUR KIDS

Posted on April 27, 2017 by

  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 →

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CHARACTERS OF THE PASSION – MARY, MOTHER OF JESUS

Posted on April 4, 2017 by

THE PIETA By MICHELANGELO 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 … Continue reading →

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FAITHFUL, LOVING, CARING, GIVING, UNSELFISH, DISCIPLINARIAN, ENCOURAGER & BRAVE – MOM!

Posted on May 10, 2014 by

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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Motherhood Reality

Posted on May 9, 2014 by

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 →

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