As I left my job almost two years ago, the words of a trusted co-worker rang in my ears: “If you want to come back, you better find part-time work or a way to make yourself appealing to employers or you won’t be able to find a job”. Last fall, out of the blue, another co-worker […]
It’s coming… Whether you celebrate with family or friends, and whether you eat turkey or something completely different, Thanksgiving is almost here. I remember how when I was working Thanksgiving week (and any other short-week) ended up crazy-busy. There was always a rush to complete last minute projects before the holiday. And while I remember most people being […]
Are you weary? God’s mercies are new every morning. God is ready and able to equip us to respond to whatever comes our way today. Joy comes in the morning.
Parenting with grace when a child is sick isn’t easy. Especially when you’re sick or sleep-deprived too! Tips to parent with grace when your child is sick.
One morning last week, I got up early to water our new sod before the daily MN gale force winds began – which blow water away, watering the everything EXCEPT our grass. Waking to the promise of being sprayed in the face by a sprinkler is not my favorite. I may be sprinkler-challenged. Wet and disgruntled, I came back inside. I began surveying […]