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
Common Core
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. They’ve been around for a while now…the Common Core Standards…and they’ve received … Continue reading Common Core
Surviving Christmas
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. During holidays students are wound tighter than usual. The anticipation of Christmas takes precedence over all … Continue reading Surviving Christmas
Goodbye Cloudwood
I have often heard that when a loved one is dying that they sometimes need permission from their loved ones before they breathe their last. Even if they are ready to go, they seem to sense when family members are not yet able to release them. I had this crazy idea that our family farm, … Continue reading Goodbye Cloudwood
Cure for the Blues
There is something about thankfulness. It has the power to change thought patterns. It gives birth to hope. It banishes despair, and opens eyes to see life. A holiday that has gratefulness as its centerpiece is a refreshing change from our daily negativity and complaining. Not that we always realize we are being negative. Sometimes … Continue reading Cure for the Blues
A Prayer for Rain
Father God, I come to lift up my voice to join with others who are crying out for rain. The land is parched. Fires are gobbling it up, leaving behind devastation and barren, charred remains. Toxic smoke chokes out life. It burns our eyes and claws our throats. The trees cry out for rescue from … Continue reading A Prayer for Rain
Holiday School
Pointers for Parents are regular inspirations to bring hope and encouragement to parents. I hope to build a bridge between parents and teachers as it pertains to the education of children and how we can work together for the betterment of our kids. When the holidays roll around each year, you can hear the children … Continue reading Holiday School
Heartsick
Hopelessness-a state of being without hope. There is something rising up. It is crying out with a loud voice. It is the sound of pain. It is the expression of deep wounds that are festering. It is brokenness, manifested by anger. If hope deferred makes the heart sick, then our country is heartsick. We … Continue reading Heartsick
Historic Events
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. On the heels of a historic event, life goes on. After Pearl Harbor, life went on. … Continue reading Historic Events
Michelle's Mosaic 