[written 10/14/16]
Recently, I was accused of holding Carolyn and Nathan here against their will. Of course, that’s not true, but instead of wasting my time explaining myself to the few who’ve interfered with my life, I’m going to tell you what’s going on with Carolyn, so you can see for yourself how she’s shined. Continue reading
Last night, I stayed up till midnight to celebrate my sobriety date, and here it is, almost midnight again, and I’m barely writing about it.
Every year, I seem to write about how I never think about drinking, but this year’s been different because of the last few months.
Lately, I don’t really write about how I’m feeling because, one, I’m married, and, two, I haven’t felt very positive, but to give you a little insight, here was my day, yesterday (the 23rd). Continue reading
people wonder if I’m excited
absolutely
but a part of me is sad
for what my kids are enduring
having to choose
between mom or dad
having to leave
the friends they’ve known
having to miss
those last days of school
their little hearts are so stressed
one struggling in school
treading water
one quitting sports
why bother
Carolyn leaving her boyfriend
Nathan missing the dance
and there’s more
so am excited?
yes
does my mommy heart hurt?
yes
will we walk through this together?
absolutely
hopefully
while loving each other
well
I’ve been told owning your own business is the American dream
I’ve been American all my life
and never dreamt of owning a business Continue reading
Recently, I came across this picture of two young ladies being sent off to prom. Do you notice anything different about them? Well, as I’ve been seeing a lot of prom pictures, I’m surprised they even let girls wear some of the stuff they wear. They show so much skin, but these two young ladies are completely covered and completely gorgeous!
I remember, not so much in high school but in my dancing days, showing as much skin as possible. I thought, “The more I show, the more chance you’ll want me.” I’m not sure if that’s the case with teenagers, but it sure is sad how little clothing they wear, even to prom.
I asked my friend if I could share this picture because my privacy setting is on “public,” so there’s that chance that a lot of people would see it. I’m so glad she let me because I want everyone to see the beauty of class, the beauty of covering up, the beauty of modesty. It’s striking and rare and a real jewel in God’s crown.
Wouldn’t it be neat if a picture like THIS went viral?!
Bullying: how did it start; where will it end? Of course, these are not questions for anyone to answer. These are questions that will cause one to think. Yesterday, there was an altercation in a school lunch line, which involved bullying, self defense, and school suspension, and I’m very proud of the way my daughter, Carolyn, handled herself. Continue reading
Worship Flags and Infinity Scarfs 