AHHHHHHHHH I HAVE TOO MUCH TO DO! I CAN’T GET IT ALL DONE! AM I DOING TO MUCH? WHOSE LIST AM I TRYING TO COMPLETE? IS IT MY LIST? IS IT MY BOSS’ LIST? IS IT MY FAMILY’S LIST? THE BEST QUESTION IS – WHAT IS GOD’S LIST FOR ME? (yes, I’m typing in… Read More Too Much To Do
Sometimes my young children say what ever comes to their mind. They don’t think first, they just blurt it out with no thought to the consequence of their words. We hope that over time we learn to control those words and even change our hearts so those thoughts aren’t even in our mind. But,… Read More Boldness with Age – right or wrong
I’ve been so busy lately. Between my travel, writing, kids, being a wife, and sports agent – I seem to have forgotten about me! It is easy to do. I forget me all the time. Sometimes that can be good – Focus on others Bless others Serve others All really great things. But What… Read More What About Me?
“God didn’t make me for an easy life.” I have said that many times. My life, as well as many others, has not been an easy one. From an infant, I endured hard times. My mother was always a light and a strength and my father, too. They balanced eachother so well even though… Read More Hard Times are Stepping Stones That Bring Us Up or Down
What rules and laws do I have in my life? Did I put them there for a good reason or are they there and instead make life unnecessarily harder? Is a certain goal worth pursuing or is it one I might consider changing or giving up? So often I make plans or set deadlines that… Read More Am I My Own Pharisee?
The Virgin River can overflow its banks with a small amount of rain or snow melt. No, I am not wore out, although the seven day drive from Utah to Missouri was not easy. I am overwhelmed. I am so overwhelmed with emotion that I can hardly stand it. There is so much in… Read More Overwhelmed and Overflowing
Some days just seem so hard while others bring joy unspeakable. Today was a day that brought a wide range of emotions. We tried to do hike at Zion National Park, but the kids seemed determined to fuss and cry their way through the beautiful canyon. I found out we have to leave Utah… Read More Roller Coaster of a Day
Exposure. Exposed. Disclosed. Discovered. Exhibited. For Show. Unconcealed. Unhidden. Unprotected. Unveiled. Visible. That is the plight of a mom. With a seemingly endless supply of children, it has been years since I have been able to wear skirts without fear of exposure. For twenty years I have had little ones running around yanking on my skirts, flipping… Read More Exposed by Kids
Hiking the Watchman Tower Trail in Zion National Parkwas extremely challenging with six kids and my husband not with us. As a woman and mother I have my limits, boundaries, and lines that should not be crossed. I am patient but there is a point at which I lose it, blow my top, and… Read More Pushing Past Our Limits
While working on my newspaper articles I overheard my eight year old say, “Only kill the ……. guys!” The ……. was either white or black, I couldn’t quite understand everything he was yelling. I began to listen closely to find out if he said, “Only kill the black guys!” Concern crossed my face as I… Read More Prejudices
The Lemonade Digest 