The story of the ant and the grasshopper is a timeless tale. Mentioned in Proverbs of the Bible and in Aesop’s fables, the gist of the story is the ant toils away putting up grain for safe-keeping in anticipation of winter. The grasshopper thinks the ant is foolish for wasting the day away. But the […]
Labor of Love
When I was younger, people would ask how many children I had, I used to joke “Three…” (wait for it) “… that I know of.” *ba-dum-bum* Turns out the joke was on me though because I had two more kids I had yet to meet. My stepsons. I love that God has a sense of […]
Beauty for Ashes
Single for the first time in over ten years, I had a new routine. Wasn’t long until one morning, I woke up late, rushing to get the kids ready for school. Against my better judgment, I left without first getting myself ready. After dropping off all three kids, I realized, of course, I needed to […]
Letting Love Rule
Years ago, right before I met the love of my life, I remember this long conversation I had with God. Here’s a snippet of how that went… I can’t do this anymore. If all guys are going to act the same, I’m afraid it just won’t do. I’d rather be alone honestly. But you […]
New Year, New You
New Year started off with the flu. Plenty of pensive down time. As I reflect, a few things catch my attention. A theme: less emphasis on resolutions, more on what we can glean from the year we just lived. Experience. I don’t feel any different. But if I want to find joy in my journey, […]
Monday: Make It Count
Today is Monday. With every passing Monday I am reminded by weight of the guilt looming over me that I have not been doing the things I set out to do. All my excuses catch up with me and I realize yet another week has passed. I put the pro in procrastinate. And let’s face […]
What to Expect When You’re Expecting an Empty Nest
For twenty-five years, momming was my main gig, my purpose. Awake between five and six am, depending on whether we had theater, choir, detention, whatever. I had the kids up, coffee made, pets fed, dishwasher started, clothes in the wash and everyone off to school before starting my “real” work day. If it sounds like […]