I’m very excited to start a new tradition with my girls this year. Resurrection Eggs tell the story of Easter in an unconventional way. In each egg is a symbol that goes along with the story. There is a booklet that goes along with the eggs, and has a verse and short explanation for the symbol in … [Read more...] about Resurrection Eggs
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6 Keys to Happiness
Some time ago, I got an email from a young woman I was mentoring who was going through a rough time in her life. How come you’re always happy? I want to be happy like you are. Firstly, I emailed her back and assured her that even I wasn’t happy all day every day. Sometimes I’m sad. … [Read more...] about 6 Keys to Happiness
My Secret Sickness
This post is linked to Friday Fails, Hosted by My Blessed Life. I have a friend from church, we’ll call her Michelle. ‘Cause that’s her name. Anyway. Michelle reads my blog, but she’d never been to my house. She’s always teasing me that she’s going to pop in someday and see if my bed is … [Read more...] about My Secret Sickness
Blessings To-Do
What’s on your to do list today? Mine includes the usual stuff, plus an article due, nails that need to be polished, a closet I need to finish organizing, cookies to bake, and Bless E. Bless E. as in Eric. My husband. I know, it’s terrible. I need a reminder to bless my husband. Partly, … [Read more...] about Blessings To-Do
I Wasn’t Always… Part 3
Part One Part Two ***** Ring, Ring. “Hello?” Sniffing. “Mom?” “Honey, what’s wrong?” Silence. More sniffing. “Angela?” More sniffing. “Are you pregnant?” “Yes.” “I’ll be right there.” Fifteen minutes later, my mom was knocking on my door. This is where my … [Read more...] about I Wasn’t Always… Part 3
10 Signs That You May Need a Break
You know you need a break… 1. When your husband asks what you did today and you think he means you did nothing all day. Then you growl. 2. When someone asks you how old your kids are and you pause for a second because you honestly can’t remember. 3. When you find yourself sighing and … [Read more...] about 10 Signs That You May Need a Break
