I have been a lifeguard for 30 years, and an instructor of guards for 20. Believe me when I say, I know my stuff about water safety. So for all of you parents swimming with children, here is some advice from the lifeguard chair: First, you know those arm floats you like to use? They are JUNK! They provide a …
New England Graves…
Driving Little Girl to a birthday party in another town this weekend, I had before me a lovely route to travel. I had been to this destination a few times before, so on this occasion I was looking at landmarks instead of glaring at Mapquest. I really paused, during this trip, to marvel at the piece of God’s great earth …
Buttprints in the sand…
Buttprints in the sand… There was a famous poem floating around years ago. Written by Mary Stevenson, it is called “Footprints in the Sand”, and reads as follows: Footprints in the sand One night I had a dream… I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord, and across the sky flashed scenes from my life. For each …
A trooper talks…
Happy Saturday, folks! I am one of those parents that load up the family van with the sports chairs and Gatorade, and head off to early morning soccer. It is Little Girl’s first year playing “real” soccer. She has a uniform and everything! My husband is helping to coach, so the three of us show up with our morning beverages …
Evolution of the ride…
Picture it…1988 and I was given my first car. My mom “bought” it for $1 from her boss at work. It was a 1980 Honda Civic. Brown. Two doors. Bad radio. Crank windows. Two speakers in the front. To me it was FREEDOM! But this didn’t phase me. This meant no more walking or riding the school bus. This brown …
Reasons to run…
Reasons to run… Ok…let’s be honest here. We all know those people who love to run. They own more sneakers than pants. I get it. It is good for you. It is a great way to let off steam. I am more of a water person. I look like I won’t move fast on land but get me in the …
Who wants to win…
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End of year letter to my students…
Here we are. Three weeks away from summer. I am sure your minds are filled with all sorts of adventures you will have. Trips planned. Playdates. Staying up late. Swimming. Good old summer fun! Well, before you all leave I want to encourage you with this little note. To the student with his nose in a book. Keep reading my …
Adoption on Mothers Day…
My husband and I adopted our daughter out of Foster Care. She lived with us for years and knew us prior so there was no great trauma having her move in with us. Her adoption was final this past February. This is my first Mothers Day as a legal mother. I have been her mom for years but this year …
A flower in a jar…
This week is teacher appreciation week. I have the privilege of teaching in a small Christian school. I have a class of 4th graders that are amazing. Little minds that will become leaders, lawyers, mechanics, moms, dads, nurses, police officers…who knows? I have taught for many years and each year holds its own challenges and blessings. This year is no …
