No parent wants to lose a child. It is a nightmare we all hope we never have to live through. When tragedy strikes, our hearts break, and we weep with those who weep. There are no words that can turn back time to the minutes before. There is no comfort that can ease the ‘what … Continue reading Weep With Those Who Weep
Atlanta Rises~The Thrill of Victory
I was born and raised in Atlanta. It was my home, and as such, it became part of me…even the curse of the Atlanta professional sports teams. If you think the Atlanta Flames are part of Sherman’s March to the Sea, then you don’t know what I am talking about. If you don’t know who … Continue reading Atlanta Rises~The Thrill of Victory
A Solitary Journey
When I was a kid, I remember listening for the snow. At some point in my young life, I had realized that it eliminates some sounds and insulates others. The quiet produced was a sure sign that freedom was mine, and that the next day would be full of frolicking and fun. I trained my … Continue reading A Solitary Journey
Practicing Self-Care
I didn’t plan to start the new year in crisis mode. By nature, crisis is mostly a surprise, otherwise it wouldn’t be called a ‘time of intense difficulty, trouble or danger.’ It is the immediacy that catches us off guard in these kinds of situations. In my experience, it usually starts with a phone call. … Continue reading Practicing Self-Care
Beating the Odds
I have always hated math. It is no secret. Anyone who has known me for any length of time can tell you. I regularly communicate to my students that when I was a kid, I used to pray to God every night to take away multiplication. I distinctly remember this prayer, because it was one … Continue reading Beating the Odds
Incarnation
My Christmas blog is running a bit behind schedule due to the glorious fact I had all four kids home for the holidays. Hopefully even though it is late, it will still be meaningful. It is the season of Emanuel…God with us…God incarnate. The word incarnation literally means “the act of becoming flesh.” Light turned … Continue reading Incarnation
A Gift
Tidbits for Teachers are regular SHORT inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to teachers in all settings. I hope to give you a shot in the arm and remind you why you chose this career in the first place. The parties are over. As you wade through the crumpled up paper, the crunched up candy … Continue reading A Gift
Redemption
I have had the privilege recently of doing life with several friends as they escorted their parents to heaven’s gate. It is the season of life our age group is in, and I can tell you from our own experience with Bill’s mom a few years ago, it is a tough phase. Watching those you … Continue reading Redemption
Miracle Baby
It has always been a joke that I get pregnant just changing clothes in the same room as my husband. Fertile Myrtle, as they say. So I am not sure why I was surprised when I found out I was pregnant with my fourth child. I knew before the plus sign showed up. The test … Continue reading Miracle Baby
Uncle Jim
Some men leave this life with much fanfare, while others quietly make their exit. Jim Wages would be the latter, an unpretentious man, who lived his life in the most genuine of ways. Jim never desired the spotlight, he lived simply, put his hands to hard work, and his heart to family. He was a … Continue reading Uncle Jim
Michelle's Mosaic 