My spouse's best quality is his internal compass. Not a North-South type of compass, but the kind that always points him to the right decision and keeps him on an eternally even keel. More >>
At the age of 22, I feel like an outcast among young women my age. All I keep hearing is "how can you really know a guy unless you live with him before getting married?"... More >>
My Mom had an enormous record collection (mostly of 45s). She would play these records all the time, and she, my brother and I would dance and have a blast. She taught us all the dances of that time... More >>
Three years ago, I was married to a verbally and physically abusive alcoholic. My life was so dark and bleak, I thought the only way out would be the day he would kill me... More >>
My husband has a motto for the empty nest season of life. He says, 'You can do what you want, when you want, for as long as you want!' While those sentiments might not always ring true, there are some wonderful things about life as an empty nester... More >>
...I still hear calls coming in where people are conflicted or not sure if being home to raise their kids is the choice for them. That's why I want them to hear my story... More >>
I have a small place card holder in my kitchen where I place Bible verses or clever sayings to motivate and inspire my family on a daily basis... More >>
For as long as I can remember, I have been my parents' therapist. I was the one who fixed any big argument between them, and now I'm a mom of two boys, and a very happy wife to a wonderful man... More >>