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
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
