Monthly Archives: May 2012

The Shape of Who We Are

Posted on May 30, 2012 by admin

I can remember making such bold statements as, “When I am a mom, I will never….”  I think about my mom now and appreciate much that she taught me.  With the strengths also come the weaknesses.  Stubborn or determined?  Strong … Continue reading →

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Mismatched Socks

Posted on May 24, 2012 by admin

When I get into my sock drawer, it is always full.  However, it might not have a single pair of matched socks.  I will find short socks, long socks, white socks, black socks, dress socks, athletic socks, and a few … Continue reading →

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Dose of Reality

Posted on May 23, 2012 by admin

I have three daughters, two of whom are at driving ages.  Today one of their classmates was involved in an accident.  He was driving and a person on a scooter pulled out in front of him.  The person had to … Continue reading →

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Locked Out!

Posted on May 22, 2012 by admin

I hate being locked out.  There are few things I find more infuriating.  I do not try to go where I do not belong so in my mind there is never a reason for me to be locked out.  When … Continue reading →

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Loss of identity

Posted on May 19, 2012 by admin

Junior Seau was a Hall of Fame type of football player.  He was known for his intensity of play as a linebacker.  The story is told of a teammate asking why he practiced so hard.  Junior answered that he was … Continue reading →

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Must Laugh

Posted on May 18, 2012 by admin

Tonight I was making refried beans.  I had a quart bag full — and it fell to the floor.  Beans went everywhere including all over my shoes.  I was left on one bad foot hobbling around trying to not track … Continue reading →

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God’s Timing?

Posted on May 17, 2012 by admin

To be blunt, I have not been a pleasant person for a while.  I have been rather  angry with the changes in my life.  This has created tension between the Shepherd and me. About a week ago, the Shepherd ordered … Continue reading →

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She Killed Me Off!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by admin

My youngest was assigned a short story writing assignment.  Weeks ago I suggested she write about a girl whose mom had a brain tumor.  It is something she knows about and can add the emotions and insights to the story. … Continue reading →

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“Thanks Val!”

Posted on May 13, 2012 by admin

There are 21 steps to get to my bedroom.  There was a time the Shepherd was wondering if we would have to sell our house because I could not walk the stairs.  I learned how to manuever the stairs though. … Continue reading →

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Defining Self

Posted on May 12, 2012 by admin

When I was finishing junior high, I asked my youth minister, Craig to sign my yearbook.  He requested that I leave the yearbook with him and allow him to look at it first.  The next day I picked up my … Continue reading →

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