being mindful

waiting at the dentist

After taking my daughter to the pediatric dentist today, I found myself with some extra quiet time on my hands... time to just read and let my mind wander.   I thought I'd share my thoughts here- which are written and listed as randomly as they floated through my head.  Even though it is your… Continue reading waiting at the dentist

devotions

nailing jello

Lately, and quite often (ahem), I keep thinking of the saying, "Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree."  Maybe you would agree?  I remember the first time I read this quote.  I was heading home from work, before we had any kids, and read it on a church marquee.  I thought,… Continue reading nailing jello

daily moments, devotions

little yellow flower

As I stepped out earlier this week to take my daughter to school, I looked down and saw this dainty little flower. Most days I wouldn't have given a second glance to the flowering weed coming up in the driveway crack (note to self: ‪#‎needroundup‬), but in that split second it really stopped me in… Continue reading little yellow flower