7 Gifts From My Mother

7 Gifts From My Mother

My mother is celebrating a milestone birthday today. (Hi Mom!) One of her most admirable qualities is her generosity to others. When I called her earlier this week, she had been cooking for days, preparing meals for infirm neighbors and friends. She is generous with...
Decision #4: I Will Keep Going

Decision #4: I Will Keep Going

This post begins with a confession: sometimes I think about quitting. Don’t worry — I don’t think about it in a serious way. I think about it in a wondering way. I wonder what it would be like to drop my kids off at school and come home to a cup of coffee...
Note to Self: Spend More Time Offline

Note to Self: Spend More Time Offline

My life tends to follow a predictable routine: Work, family time, sleep. On the weekends, I add church, time with extended family, housework, and the occasional outing. The past 5 days, however, have been anything but usual. Starting Wednesday, I enjoyed: a train ride...
The Pain of Growing Up

The Pain of Growing Up

She is so articulate. Even as she is crumbling into tears, she can knows exactly what is bothering her and why she’s sad. Today it’s that her sister is going on a field trip during the school day. Natalie won’t be there during lunch and recess to hug...