I was lamenting to friends what a busy Saturday we had ahead of us. We were literally driving back and forth across the middle of North Carolina to four different events. A fun run for my husband and son. A birthday party. A housewarming gathering. A graduation celebration. My two friends exchanged a sideways glance, […]
My Mother’s Ring: Lessons on Beautiful Imperfection
Since my mother’s death seven years ago, I’ve worn her beautiful star opal ring nearly every day. I’ve only taken it off to clean it, when my hands were too swollen, or when surgery necessitated it. I get compliments on it often; even better that it’s my favorite color – blue. The ring was a […]
30 Things I Learned in My 30s – Part 3
Whew! We made it! These last 10 lessons focus on loving others well, including your spouse and those walking through a valley. Feel free to go back and read numbers 1-10 and 11-20. I had an entire decade to learn these things, so I know it’s a lot to process. 21. Marriage is work. Fifteen […]
30 Things I Learned in My 30s – Part 2
We’re right in the middle of my list – and I got nostalgic as I was writing this, which equals all the feels and lots of words, so thanks for sticking with me! This set includes thoughts about relationships, mommyhood (I became a mom at age 33), and important God-lessons learned – including a little […]
