In today's competitive society adults are sometimes overwhelmed, unfortunately so are our children. Sometimes just getting daily school work done can leave children feeling stressed out because instead of doing their best they are striving to measure up to the kid sitting in the desk next to them. I remember when my son started the fourth grade I just knew something was up. I couldn’t quite place my finger on it, but I could see that he wasn’t … [Read more...]
Imagine Your Child Disappearing
Mine did Two days ago To go to college I miss her so As memories flash my lips curl upward with a soft smile I feel tears welling in my eyes Memories are a sweet gift Taking the time each day to make them, a wise choice Amazing grace that she was given to me causes gratitude to flood over me Reminding me that her Father in heaven gave her to me for a season A season of loving, encouraging, … [Read more...]
Letting Go Of My Girl
I am having a sad day. Not sad in a pathetic way…just deeply reflective. How did 18 years happen…just like that? Such joy, fun and vibrant life lived while sharing my days with my first-born. I am so very grateful that God blessed me with her. I was told I would never have children, so that she and her younger brother were gifted to me is indeed an embraced blessing. As I contemplate her future I am filled with a sense of … [Read more...]
She Is Flying The Nest!
I am having some breakfast before I go meet my soon to be good friend Ted Dekker (yeah right!) and I started crying. I read today's post over at MomLife Today... Sweet memories tumble through my head and slowly spill out of my eyes as salty tears. It was supposed to be just another one of my daily walks through the nearby lush green park, but it ended up being a walk down memory lane. I saw her running through the play ground, her dark … [Read more...]
Father Love
Sweet memories tumble through my head and slowly spill out of my eyes as salty tears. It was supposed to be just another one of my daily walks through the nearby lush green park, but it ended up being a walk down memory lane. I saw her running through the play ground, her dark hair that was skillfully pulled back with a big red bow was bouncing to the cadence of her tiny thumping footsteps. She lingered in front of the brown metal … [Read more...]
Mom Surfer Dude Here!!!
To my frequently visiting friends I must ask..."What do ya think?" Like my new diggs? I am blessed to have a magnifico friend, Katie who somehow managed to decipher my ramblings and perfectly capture the "vision" for a new site that was floating around in my head! She put the most amazing finishing touches and functionality into my new and improved Mom Life Out Loud home!!! Thanks Katie ... you are awesome! I have had quite the banner … [Read more...]
Prom Dress Made Of Starburst Wrappers!!!
Through the years I have felt that I was an involved mom. A mom willing to go "above and beyond" to connect with and do things for my children. But I have just "met" a mom from Wisconsin that has gone further than most any mom would have the capacity to go by making her daughters prom dress...out of Starburst wrappers! I kid you not, watch the video... Just watching that makes me tired, really ... I mean really? Where did she find the time … [Read more...]
Short and Sweet
My daughter is a Senior. She has less than a month until graduation. A day turned into a week...turned into a month...turned into a year...turned into 18. How old is your child? Do the math. I honestly cannot grasp how time has brought me here. Mom's...enjoy every MOMent with your child. {heavy sigh} … [Read more...]
Senior Daughter = Bling With Wheels
Oh my gosh! I have always said April and May were the crazy busy months for all moms. Well, let's ramp that up a gazillion notches when your daughter is a Senior in High School. So much to do...so little time - is no longer a cliche - it is my existence! I am enjoying all that we are doing, even though the pace seems a bit much! But hey, I think I am managing to stay on top of things, so it's all good. Graduation photos, invitations, … [Read more...]
37 Teens Die in One School
When I was in High School I had class mates who died as a result of traffic accidents, as did my siblings. It always seemed to happen in the Spring...maybe it's a symptom of Spring Fever among teens. Driving a bit too fast, experimenting with alcohol, being out having fun a bit more often, not believing that cell phone usage and text messaging while driving is a bad thing. Yeah, I used a dramatic headline ... to get your attention, but those … [Read more...]
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