Author Archives: SC

Winter is here. Winter. There are so many beautiful things about it. It’s the season when we huddle under blankets near the fireplace. Christmas-The most wonderful time of the year-happens in winter. When our kids are little, we build snowmen, then go inside to warm up with hot cocoa. Winter. There are some downsides toContinue reading “Winter”

A long time ago, I was given a pin that had little feet. The feet were the size of a ten week old baby in utero. They were so tiny, yet so perfectly formed. Those little feet represented something that touched my heart in a deep way.  When I was 18, my boyfriend of threeContinue reading “Little Feet”

I see you and I used to be you. Sometimes I still am on my really difficult days.  Here’s what you can’t do:  Yeah, that was me. I was a people pleaser to the Nth degree. I wanted everyone to like me and I avoided conflict just like people still try to avoid Covid exposure.Continue reading “For the One Trying to Hold it All Together”

For my sister 💕 Whether you realize it or not, you are a mother. A mother loves those around her without condition. A mother is compassionate towards humanity. A mother always loves her fur babies. A mother listens well. A mother is selfless towards those who sometimes don’t reciprocate. A Godmother makes up for theContinue reading “A Mother”

I’ve written a lot about my journey back to the Catholic Church. This post will be no exception.  One Sunday morning, back when I was only going to church for my son, I decided to really listen to the homily-the priest’s message. He spoke of the importance of the Sacrament of Confession. I wasn’t buyingContinue reading “To Jesus Through Mary”

The Golden Rule is so easy for me to expect from others, but am I living it?  When a friend betrays, I get angry and gossip about the betrayal. When a breakdown in communication occurs, I try to come in to “fix” it which comes off rude. When my adult kids don’t want to getContinue reading “Treat Others”

Before I left the Catholic Church many years ago, I wrestled with that decision. Hard core. It was messy and my mind was clouded. In the end, when I made my decision, I was people pleasing instead of peacemaking.  Recently, I heard a priest say something like this: “If you are wondering what God wantsContinue reading “Making Peace with my Past”

**This is an edited form of a final reflection paper that I had to write for a one credit hour book study course** April 30, 2022    This year has been a difficult one. I was floundering in my teaching and beat down by the demands of those who in a roundabout way were telling meContinue reading “Bridging the Gap Between Reading Recovery® and Other Literacy Theories”

When God allows two people have a child, those two people are forever changed, as they become parents. NOTHING we do changes that. EVER. Being a parent is a huge responsibility…one that we cannot possibly do alone. It takes two. It actually takes a village. I’m not a Hillary Clinton fan, but that statement sheContinue reading “Parenthood-The Beginning”

I have heard many times in my life that we are all saints and sinners. For myself, I put sinner first, just to attempt to keep myself a little humble, even though I am FAR from being humble.  I can say all the right words, be the “good” wife, be the “good” mom and grandma,Continue reading “Sinners and Saints”