Today He’s 18
So this happened 18 years ago today: My oldest son was born. Excuse me while I go and cry in the corner about how it went way too fast and how I didn’t believe my mother-in-law when she said you blink and they’re in college and how I can’t stand that my mother job has been downsized. All these years of responsibility and never being able to go to the bathroom by myself or wear clean clothes or cook the foods I want to eat or watch the shows I want to watch because of this lit


Our Battle Is Not Each Other
Facebook is not my friend. Or so it feels that way. While I love reconnecting with old friends and seeing photos of milestone moments, there’s something about social media that brings out the crazy in people. Me included. Last month, I commented on a friend’s post, and her reaction startled me. She said my comment was offensive and insensitive. Then she posted how “holier than thou Christians” are the thorn in her flesh, referencing my previous comment. Ouch! Part of me wante

