Even Though

I remember it like it was yesterday. Sitting in the small room in Kiev. Surrounded by many  baby girl things. Little pink overalls. A matching pink sweater. Tiny pink shoes.  Delicate socks. And more…. And all I could think was “That’s it.” After all the hard work of...

Doing What You Can

Years ago he sat in my first grade class – twinkly eyes, mischief all over, and I taught him. I also protected him from any possible danger day after day giving him a safe environment to learn. Today he serves as a police officer in our community and day after day he...

Always Remember

Always Remember Words that draw me to attention and cause my ears to perk  up. Always Remember Things my parents used to say. Be careful to look both ways before crossing the street. It’s more important who you are than what you do or how you look. And that God knows...

When Mother’s Day Is Hard

Life is not made up of big moments… but in many simple,  ordinary days. Days when there is no one to pat you on the back and cheer you on. Days when you feel alone. Moments when there is no one who even seems to notice. Ordinary days. We must give our best on those...