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Mary Alice’s Ballet Recital

The dress was hanging in the closet, begging to be worn by the sassiest five year old I’ve ever known. The date for the ballet recital came and went on the calendar. I know I am probably the only one that noticed, but I just had to see her dance in the...

Easter 2020

I think during the quarantine (or social distancing or social isolation or whatever we have agreed to call it), we all have a day that we feel especially disappointed. Today I was supposed to wake up in The Woodlands, Texas. I was to stand as a sponsor for my parents...

Mary Alice’s 5th Birthday

This may have been the sweetest birthday in the history of all birthdays. I love a good birthday. I blame my mom. She always made the most amazing meal, the sweetest cake, and we usually had some amazing outing. I’m not the kind of mom that is great at cute...
Joy, Laughter, and Matching Outfits

Joy, Laughter, and Matching Outfits

It has been difficult to write something pleasant or cheerful. For a few days, I felt guilty being hemmed in by laughing children and the beautiful desert spring. I feel strange that I can take a deep breath knowing others are suffering. But my position as a wife and...

He is still God

When you wake up in the morning and feel grateful. When you wake up at 3:12am and feel anxious. He is still God. When you feel like you have everything under control. When you feel like the waves will pull you under. He is still God. When you cheer for your neighbor...