By Debbie Prather My husband was out of the country on a work trip and while caring for our two boys, I counted the…
“Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about un-becoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” -Paulo Coelho
Autumn has become a sort of anthem for me, recognizing that God is with me, no matter where I’m at in life. The song begins with a vibrant description of summer—when life is full and abundant.
1. Be silly! 2. Let your voice be heard. Don’t subdue your voice to make others comfortable. 3. Always wear a black shirt while…
“Listen to the whispers,” a friend tells me, because everything you do or decide not to do, is leaving you clues.
A few weeks ago, we took our youngest child to college. I confess I started counting down the weeks to that moment even as the summer days appeared endless.
Our words flew over and around each other, landing on ears unwilling to listen. We were both so sure we were right. We both knew the other was wrong—And we just had to get our points across.
Twas the end of the summer,
It just wasn’t right.
Every beach chair was packed up,
And so were the kites…Make room for the soup
The outdoor fireside chats.
Make room for the leaves,
Thank God, no more gnats!
Are our nest ever really empty? As our adult children spread their wings, many parents, like us, are finding unique ways to stay connected with their kids.