We have been married for 29 years and I have never forgotten my love's acts of chivalry when I was pregnant with our second child. More >>

My marriage of 11 years ended violently in November 2011. He left me with a traumatic brain injury and strangle marks on my neck. I'm now a single mom of 3 sons. I had always been a housewife/full time mom, so I was stressed about getting a job. More >>

Yesterday, I went to my husband's company picnic. I want to mention it was at least 95 degrees and I'm twenty weeks' pregnant. More >>

My Dad was an amazing man. In the 1950s, he had 3 small children and a marriage that was headed for divorce. He did something which is common today, but not then. He convinced a judge he could take better care of us than our mother could. More >>

...My dad was a great coach who was an encourager and coached with class. He was highly influenced by the great late Coach John Wooden...need I say more! More >>

...The 4th graders in our area move on to a 5th and 6th grade school, so this day is a very big one, since elementary school is over. The 4th grade kids parade through the school and are given final farewells and applause in the halls by their underclassmen... More >>

I wanted to share with you a post I wrote recently - a letter to my husband as if from our five, amazing children. I had recently commented to him that our young children don't know how good they have it to which my husband replied... More >>

I think you will enjoy these videos of a 2 1/2 yr old boy surfing with his dad and mom. The surfboard mounted camera captures the pure joy on the boy's face as he stands up on the surfboard (while grabbing onto Dad's head!). More >>

I just wanted to share this song/video with you. My cousin's husband co-wrote this with a friend. It is a lovely way to celebrate dads with Father's Day approaching. More >>

I had a moment last week where I felt like the richest woman in the world, even though I'm really not. After the bills are paid, there is little left for trips to the movies, expensive toys or even a timely pedicure. More >>