“I’ve been juggling a LOT lately. Trying to do well at work. Just got married. Couldn’t afford a wedding. Family is sparse. Falling out with
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Compromise – By Ruth Varner
“Pop-Pop ,what you doin’?” four-year-old Maddox asked his grandfather. Removing earbuds from his ears, Pop -Pop said, “Listening to football.” Earbuds returned to ears. “I
Frieda Kahlo, Long Lanky Bodies and Sharing Your Bacon – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
My husband left at 5:00 a.m. this morning for a business meeting in Phoenix. It’s only a two hour drive but whenever he goes it
A Closet Full of Love – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
One Christmas about 6 years ago, my youngest daughter gave me a workout outfit to wear to the gym as a Christmas present. “It’s the
Loving Touch – By Trish Rohr
“Have a heart that never hardens, and a temper that never tires, and a touch that never hurts.” ~ Charles Dickens A few weeks ago,
A Few Warnings to Working Moms – By Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered nurse)
…don’t say you weren’t warned 😉 The epitome of how I feel before bed You will be tired. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say
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The Dress in the Back of My Closet – By Kat Kenner
Every mom loves to brag about their kids and I am no exception; this story however, is no fairy tale. It is one no mother
Gratitude Wrapped in Moonlight – By Carmelene Siani
We had been talking lazily about going to bed when my husband mentioned that he noticed he needed more sleep. It was about 15 years
The Day I’ll Finally Stop Grieving – By John Pavlovitz
“How long has it been? When is he going to get over that grief and move on already?” I get it. I know you might be thinking that about
I don’t think I’m a romantic – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
For example. I don’t think love is about any kind of “soul mate” thingy Or about any kind of “divine nature” thingy Or about whatever
Opie Remembers . . . By Christine Rose
A Midwest summer afternoon, the weather report promises a day hotter than yesterday and a good dose of humidity; I happily trade the breezes of
Build Tables…Not Fences.
balfrey wrote: “A local church sign made me smile the other night”… Whether you’re religious or not, you would probably agree that this church is
The Times, Chopin Playing in the Next Room and Kindness for Breakfast – By Carmelene Melanie Siani
My husband and I don’t usually go out on the weekends. We sleep in and take naps or will go to the gym or yoga.
A Father and Daughter’s Hair Class
One father has created an awesome class to help other fathers learn about doing hair. Philippe Morgese wrote: “We had a small class full of
My Husband’s Inoperable and Incurable Brain Tumor has Been the Greatest Blessing I Have Ever Received. – By Trish Rohr
I have a clear cut dividing line in my life. 39 years on one side – 5 years on the other. My husband’s {inoperable and
Father of Bride Stops the Wedding to Bring Stepdad up Front
Grab tissues… because you might need them as you look through these pictures. Todd Bachman, father of the bride, brought his daughter to the beginning
The Thank You – By Stephanie March
A dying man gave me a book once. I didn’t know he was dying and he didn’t know he was giving me so much more
7-Year-Old Boy Will Leave You Speechless With His “Old Soul” Words Of Wisdom
I am certainly not the first parent in the world to be surprised at some of the things my child says. Occasionally the words of
Children Who Shine From Within – By Rachel Macy Stafford
“What’s your favorite insect?” my seven-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick
We Are Mothers – By December McIntyre
We are the women with heavy eyelids, hectic homes, and full hearts. We are mothers. When our little one forgot his favorite blanket in the
An Old Couple’s Love Will Go On, Even After They Die
My grandparents were married for almost 60 years. At the time, my granddad was in his late 70s and due to his unhealthy diet (the
When a Proposal Goes Wrong. The Soon-to-be Groom Dropped the Engagement Ring Into the Ocean
Kayla Harrity, 24, works for the Town of Waxhaw. She and her boyfriend, 25-year-old Matthew Picca, are on a vacation with her family in Southport,
5 Ways to Give Your Children a Voice – By Rachel Macy Stafford
5 Ways to Give Your Children a Voice 1. Stop moving and stop doing when they speak to you By looking up from the task
Never Judge a Future Son-in-Law By His Clothes
My wife died whilst giving birth to our daughter, so naturally my daughter and I are very close. From a young age she would spend
