I relished as a child, the opportunity to have a do over at home plate in kickball . Sometimes the first kick didn't go as planned with attempting to kick the ball. There could be many mishaps that could throw you off your game. None of us are immune to our human nature in falling… Continue reading The Blessing of A Do Over :The God of A Second Chance
Category: The Little Things That Count
The Five Love Languages: Apply The Five Languages Overall
The 5 Love Languages can help us grow overall in our relationships with our spouses/ partners, children, and other relationships in applying in effort. I have grown to have more rewarding connections with others since learning the 5 Love Languages with a better understanding of how I best receive love along with expressing it.
There’s No Place Like Home
Mom decided after a quick weekend getaway from Charleston to stop by town to cook Sunday dinner before heading back to Atlanta for family fellowship. My mom waltzed in with grocery bags filled with what she was prepping for our impromptu dinner that she was sure to throw down on in making herself at home… Continue reading There’s No Place Like Home
Family Table Talks : How A Rickety Table Brings Us Together
I sat down five plates of my famous Hoppin John stew, mixed greens, and buttery cornmeal on our rickety table for Sunday dinner. I have to be very careful if not one of the top planks lifts ups, and I have to move the table carefully holding the legs. I never thought a whack purchase… Continue reading Family Table Talks : How A Rickety Table Brings Us Together
Close Connections: Adult Sibling Relationships
I can't visit the city of Atlanta without my daughters wanting to visit their Uncle Bryce's home to connect with their cousins. I find joy in seeing how genuinely close our children are despite the distance we share in living in two different cities. I found a new sense of gratitude on one of my… Continue reading Close Connections: Adult Sibling Relationships
Allowing Our Children To Help Isn’t An Inconvenience
Every perfectionist or do it all by themselves mom will admit that we occasionally have a cringe moment when our children attempt to jump in to lend a helping hand. It's not like we don't want our children to help out, but our stubbornness in having things specifically our way can sometimes get the best… Continue reading Allowing Our Children To Help Isn’t An Inconvenience