The Things We Pass Down
Today is my momma’s birthday. Her ninth one in heaven. My mom was such a gifted seamstress. She sewed much
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Lessons of Faith in Grand-parenting
I’m trying to learn to not expect hugs from my grandchildren. And it’s hard. Because I really, really love their
Eight Suggestions for Making a Challenging Mother’s Day a Blessed One
Sometimes I wonder if Mother’s Day brings women more grief than blessings. Some of us will grieve the loving mothers
Now is the Time
I walk into my parents’ house and see Mom sitting in her rocking chair. “How’s my mama?” I ask. “I
Doing the Little Things
A wise woman at my church once said, “Just because you’re doing little things, doesn’t mean you are doing insignificant
“What do you do when you don’t know where your mama is?”
The other day Mom looked at me with a childlike gaze, and in honest concern asked, “What do you do
How Different Would Life be if Everyone Did Their Part
I wrote this a couple years ago, but am finding it’s helpful to meditate on again. Mama and Daddy are
Are You Happy?
I was feeding my mom a meal the other day and I asked her, “Mama, are you happy?” She turned
What Caregivers Know and You Can Know Too
Mama thrilled my heart twice today! First when I arrived, I checked in on Mom and gave her a drink.
Have Faith
Being a caregiver has taught me, among many other lessons, that God has a sense of humor. And He often
