My dearest Mary,
I felt so honored when you asked, “Mom, what books would you suggest that I read as I prepare for motherhood.” Thanks for the encouragement.
While standing in front of my bookcase, I asked, “Lord, please show me which books to choose.” Amazingly, my fingers grabbed a couple of my oldest books. As I […]
Comments(1) “Within a few months of buying Nintendo, my son lost his joyful countenance.” Meagan’s words captured my attention. Meagan (not her real name) continued, “After we got rid of the electronic game, I have a happy son again.”
As I listened, I had to concede that the electronic games also had contributed to […]
Comments(1) When I walked into John’s room, I found him still in his bunk bed, his face buried. After our alarm clocks went off, I had gone to check on our 11-year-old son to make sure he was getting ready for school. Frustrated, I chided John, “Hurry up, it’s time for breakfast.”
“Mom,” he […]
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Comments(1) The Plot
“Mom,” my 12-year-old son said, “You shouldn’t be doing that.”
“Oh, don’t worry,” I responded, “Your brother won’t mind.”
After all, our 20-year-old son, Grant, home for Christmas, was out with friends. That’s when I did it. I borrowed his MAC laptop to do some research because mine was being repaired. […]
Comments(1) Although this is an entry for Between Mothers, my husband has some provoking thoughts that are worth reading. This is an excerpt from our family Christmas letter in 2007.
written by Leon
I hate to rake leaves. Every weekend for two months in the fall, we rake leaves—a lot of leaves.
A few weeks ago, I told our […]
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