Monthly Archives: November 2012

The Words We Choose

I was recently invited to teach a writing lesson to the students in my daughter’s classroom. It was an opportunity to bring together my two loves—teaching and writing. Yet, there was a moment of hesitation. For the first time ever, … Continue reading

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Today Let Me Appreciate

The message came in late one night. My husband and I had just arrived home from a wonderful evening with dear friends. Thanks to the lingering warmth of flavorful sangria and the company of those I love, I felt peaceful … Continue reading

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The Imperfect Approach to Living Life

My six-year-old joined our local YMCA swim team last June. It feels strange to even type that sentence knowing her “history” with water. This is the child who let out agonizing cries while her hair was being washed until age … Continue reading

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How to Expand a Heart

In previous posts, I’ve mentioned that my family got a kitten. Although saying we “got” a kitten doesn’t really do justice to the providential manner in which Banjo came into our lives. I have been drafting this post in my … Continue reading

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