When you’re a mom, you get bonus kids. You know, the kids who are your kid’s best friends? They become your “other” daughters and sons. You watch them grow up alongside your children. You celebrate their successes. You suffer their heartbreaks. You love them. I’m blessed to have several “other” daughters. But one has been in our life since she was three …
If you ask someone, “What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?” most will share a tidbit from a friend, mentor, pastor, family member. Or maybe a quote that resonated with them. I’ve been on the receiving end of many wonderful words of encouragement and suggestion; and I’ve offered my fair share. Over the last few weeks, I’ve …
Last weekend I lost years off my life as I watched our local high school football team hold on to win a very competitive game 16-13. We scored with a little over a minute to take the lead. Our opponent would have to go 80 yards to score a touchdown to win or probably 60 to kick …