Yesterday my two children returned home from visiting their dad in Indiana. It’s now Day 2 and I have five thoughts about the transition. I was emotionally and spiritually prepared. For the few days leading up to their return, I was preparing myself for the transition. While I’ve missed my kids and couldn’t wait to [...]
This post is in response to a group writing project about sex, at The Idea Camp. This week’s emphasis is on sexual abuse (#ICSEX). I considered not participating this week because I don’t have my own “story” to tell, but at some point last weekend, it occurred to me that I can help tell someone [...]
This morning I had my Quiet Time on our newly screened in deck. I journaled about my post-surgery doctor’s appointment (I’m doing GREAT!) and about the day ahead. Then my mind turned to Mother’s Day and I began to pray for several friends who are facing this Mother’s Day weekend as single moms, some for [...]
It’s time to review your Facebook Privacy Settings. Again. Recent changes made by the social media giant have prompted the following meme on Facebook: “As of today, there is a new privacy setting called ‘Instant Personalization’ that shares data with non-Facebook websites and it is automatically set to ‘Allow.’ To change this [...]
Each year around Valentine’s Day, my ex-husband comes into town to spend the weekend with Hannah and Morgan, our two children. They were both born in February so he’s able to celebrate their birthdays and spend a long weekend (President’s Day) with them. I found out earlier this morning that he’s not going to make [...]
Benadryl. Pink pill Helped me breath. Brought sweet repose, Turning my afternoon to evening. Worked like a charm, Quieting screaming children. Thank you Benadryl. Now it’s your turn.The next person to comment adds a two word line, then the next person adds a three word line, then four words, then five. After that, four words, [...]
We were at our wits end. Dinner time with our four children had become a less than enjoyable experience that often ended with kids arguing, lots of complaining about the food, and Peter and I becoming exasperated. Over the last few months we’ve implemented some changes that are making a big difference. I actually believe [...]
A few weeks ago I received a couple of annoying messages on my home voicemail from some guy who sounded drunk and knew my name was Cheryl. The troublesome thing was he always ended by calling me “Baby.” Ewww. Finally we were home one evening and Peter answered the call. He was able to insert [...]
If you don’t know the answer to that question, now is probably a good time to check the privacy setting of your teen’s Facebook account. But first, here’s the back story. Last night Peter was viewing our teen’s Facebook page and noticed a comment from one of her friends. He didn’t know this friend so [...]
It’s Christmas Eve. For weeks (or days or hours) some of us have been making preparations for the holidays. Christmas is many things to many people. Among other things, it’s a season to celebrate with family and friends. And there’s the rub for people in the midst of divorce. Family, friends and traditions change. Drastically. [...]
