My mother passed away at only 62 years of age after a 15 month battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. It was horrible watching my independent, loving mother become more and more dependent... More >>

I am blessed to be the at-home, homeschooling mom to three daughters - number four is due in just over three weeks! Hands-down the best part of mothering is the time I get to spend with them. More >>

When I was little, my mama always put our needs and wants above her own. We were very poor and grew all our own fruits and vegetables, had chickens, and got our milk from family members who owned cows. More >>

Recently, my son married his beloved girlfriend. My short speech at the wedding was partly inspired by, and even directly mentioned - you. More >>

At 89 years of age, my dad had already had a couple of life-threatening episodes before he broke his hip and went to live at a nursing home. He always held high hopes of going back home to live... More >>

I was new to my one-weekend-a-month job and was introduced to a GUY in one of the shops. More >>

When I first became engaged to my husband, my boss was adamant that we 'just be engaged' for a few years. More >>

I was listening while I was getting ready for my 31 week pre-natal appointment. I totally related to a caller who needed advice... More >>

When I was 5 years old, I visited my grandma and granddad in the United Kingdom. More >>

The hardest goodbye I've ever had to say was in November 2011. My son was born prematurely... More >>