It has been brought to my attention recently that I am not a parent. Not a good parent, or a bad parent, just that I have not been counted as a parent at all. Continue Reading...
Once in a lifetime
Sometimes a moment or even an opportunity comes along that almost seems too good to be true. And sometimes, it is true. And then still other times, it's true, and better than good. Thank God that reality doesn't get hemmed in by the parameters of my small mind. Not too long ago, I had a once in a lifetime moment that lasted nearly one full week. All I can say is that I'm thankful for those I Continue Reading...
Thanks #3 (Kids)
I am very thankful for my kids. I am also so very thankful for the inherent resiliency within them. Thank God for their ability to adapt, overcome, and improvise at levels we don't give kids enough credit for. I'm thankful for these six amazing kids, who kept being kids while I worked through various models of parenting. I may never get it right, but I know that these kids are fantastic, and their Continue Reading...
It’s all about the kids
I am pretty sure that my views and thoughts that I am about to share are either warped or certainly not taken serious by many. We will see how many times I change the words that end up in this post, but I know the thoughts behind the words will be the same. At least for a little while. Or, maybe they'll stay the same for good. Maybe they have always been the same and it was just perspective I Continue Reading...
Parenting in the dark. My privilege.
Sometimes I wish I knew how many times my mom and dad had to change their plans, get up in the night, or get up earlier than they wanted to, on account of me in my first 2-3 years. Then again, I am sure I was like any other baby or toddler and I did my share of making things difficult for my parents. I guess our formative years are in many ways as much a learning curve for the parents as they are Continue Reading...
Left behind or brought to a halt?
This was on my mind so I decided to throw some thoughts at this before I forgot to. I suppose I will get to the end of this and ask anyone reading this a couple of questions. Maybe it will cultivate some thoughts and actions to positively affect a situation you may be experiencing or are familiar with. Recently, I read some different blogs regarding the topic of schools and education. The question Continue Reading...