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How a backpack and a helmet saved our son’s life.

February 4, 2013 43 Comments

A  backpack and a helmet saved our son’s life.  Well… we’re pretty confident that God had a hand in it too. Last week our son Mitch was hit and then run over by an SUV on his way home from school.  The support and prayers from our friends, family and community has been overwhelming.  And […]

Filed Under: family, Mitch, No Mom wants to hear..., prayer request, serious stuff, Tales To Tell Tagged With: Faith

My heart hurts.

December 17, 2012 3 Comments

And so does my soul.I snapped this Instagram photo last Friday afternoon. Today I am not complaining about the after-school trail of destruction that Grant leaves as he comes in the door. Today I am just thanking The Lord for the simple blessing of having my child walk in the door at all. Last year […]

Filed Under: serious stuff, So sad

Basic emergency supplies you should keep in your car.

September 5, 2012 12 Comments

I had a different post on tap for today, but I am feeling antsy and wanted to get this off my chest.  I do not panic easily…  I am not a hysteric, but I firmly believe in being organized and being prepared. We have been having a lot of little earthquakes here in Southern California, and there […]

Filed Under: emergency preparedness, Let me help you, medical, organization, planning ahead, serious stuff, Tip of the Day, travel

Love, loss, and how my boys taught me about grace & forgiveness.

March 28, 2012 78 Comments

death, loss, ex spouse, ex husband, mourning, cancer

My ex-husband died this week. I’m going the serious route today: love, life, divorce, death, and what I’ve learned about grace, forgiveness and strength of character. If you’re here for a craft tutorial, a funny story or a DIY project, I’m afraid you’ll have to come back later or peruse the archives for them. If you want to know what I learned, read on…

Filed Under: Conner, Devin, family, Real Life, serious stuff, Tales To Tell

Loss.

March 21, 2012 39 Comments

Devin and Conner’s dad, Mike, lost his battle with colon cancer this morning.  The boys were by his side, which is what all three of them wanted.   Thanks for all of the love, prayers and words of encouragement. 

Filed Under: family, serious stuff

I was my own Prince Charming. (It’s made me a better Queen of the Castle.)

November 2, 2011 Leave a Comment

Did you guys know that before my blissful marriage to Handsome Hubby, I had been previously married? I mean, why would you, right? (Unless you’ve read our story, you wouldn’t know.) The divorce was one of the most pivotal moments of my life.  Not just because my marital status changed, or that I was left alone […]

Filed Under: family, serious stuff, Tales To Tell

9/11

September 9, 2011 17 Comments

I had another post planned for this morning, but I have September 11 on the brain.  I can’t even think of a title for this post… so please bear with me as I get this out of my head and off my chest. Waking up and turning on the news this morning to hear that there […]

Filed Under: family, serious stuff, Tales To Tell Tagged With: Serious Stuff

A phone call… from Heaven. (There is no other explanation.)

May 5, 2011 107 Comments

Do you believe in life after death? In God? Do you think you can get a phone call from heaven?

Filed Under: Faith, friends, serious stuff, Tales To Tell

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