Author Archives: SC

Have you ever felt alone in your own home? Does it seem like your loved ones don’t care? Do they walk out the door without saying goodbye? Do they shut down when you try to communicate? Do you argue more than you laugh together? If you answered yes to any of these questions, the easyContinue reading “The Way of Love”

My Bestie is the BEST  best friend. She gives with zero expectation of return and forgives like none other.  My best friend knows when to listen, when to speak, and when to get angry. She understands her audience and speaks accordingly. It is a fine art that she has perfected over the years. She supportsContinue reading “My Bestie”

Years ago (during my first go around as a Catholic), my husband bought me a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I appreciated it, but never felt or chose to be devoted enough to Mary to really grasp the greatness of that one random act of kindness.   My husband is not Catholic, yet he choseContinue reading “Mary’s Story”

Let me first say this… You are not alone. Ever. Back in August of 2013, I was sitting out on my front porch trying to process the idea that my oldest child was about to : Move out of our home. Move two hours away.  Live in a city. Not be around for me toContinue reading “To All the Mommas Letting Go”

Glue is a good thing, it makes things stick together. It can get messy, but what good thing isn’t? My daughter and son in law surprised our family with the first of two blessings in 2019.  Almost three years ago, that sweet girl captured some worn out hearts in our family and helped breathe inContinue reading “Glue is a Good Thing”

When I was only 19 my Dad gave me away. He did so without reservation because he KNEW the good man that he was giving his daughter to. When Dad walked me toward my husband, I KNEW this was for life. I had that peace that goes beyond comprehension. It was a good day. WeContinue reading “The Best is Yet to Come”

A sweet teacher friend gave me some very good advice earlier this year. She said that we all need to realize that everyone has a story. Here is mine: For as far back as I can remember, I HATED myself. I cannot tell you why, but I think it stemmed from a dresser falling onContinue reading “My Story”

Through troubled times and messy days,Our sib-hood will not waiver,Through bitter tears and angry thoughts,Our friendship we will savor. With this in mind I lift my glass,In honor of my siblings,In all the earth not much comes close,To you, my friends; true blessings. A lifted glass to you, big Sis, our parents’ proverbial guinea pig,DespiteContinue reading “A Toast to Us”

Life is good. As I write, I am sitting outside, drinking coffee, watching the sunrise, and listening to the sounds of nature (including picking out the individual sounds-which is not easy). I hear a rooster, a bunch of birds I can’t name (yet), an owl, a bullfrog, and some stupid cars that are interfering withContinue reading “The Sounds of Nature”

***I originally wrote this back in early April…so much has changed for the better! I hope it blesses someone today*** For the longest time, I believed that people needed to hear my side of any number of stories in order for true justice to occur. It was never enough to tell just one person. IContinue reading “Victimhood”