My mom has this picture that she likes to talk about- my sister and I standing in Boston on a family vacation...I was 12/13 maybe and there I am in a big city carrying my baby doll.  Not just any baby doll, MY baby doll, she was the love of my childhood.  She was so life like, her head was even a ... read more

That song, over and over and over again.  From the depths of the house, the same song or two or three, over and over and over again.  If you are a parent of child who has been in a theater performance or any type of choral group I believe you can relate.  At first it's exciting as they start to ... read more

In a world that is screaming individuality, we find it ironic that when it comes to schooling everyone is supposed to fit into the same peg.  I am not an educator, and I am thankful for that. I do however feel that most children would get so much more out of being taught in the style they learn in, ... read more

Be joyful in Hope, patient in affection, faithful in prayer. Romans 12:12  We hear the word hope so often in our daily lives, but how often do we take notice when someone is sending us signs of hope?  This last year has been so transitional for me, a time of reflection, growth, sitting, being still, ... read more

Some people are fast learners...some are steady....some are slow...some never learn...but what I have learned is that it is in our stories, our personal times of joy and sorrow that we learn the most and if we are willing to share that with others, then we will accomplished great things.  So after ... read more