Old Truth For Today

I’ve never really been much of an animal person. Now before half of you leave this site and never come back, hear me out. I have pretty severe allergies, which has taught me to appreciate pets from a distance. I have fond memories of the animals my family had growing up, but as an adult I never had any desire to get one of my own. Most pets leave me covered in hives. In fact, whenever I visit someone’s home, I do my best to avoid their dogs and cats. But somehow, animals alwa

I would venture that behind every smiling Mother’s Day photo is a woman who has wondered at some point if she is doing enough. I know I have. I love being a mom. Snuggling with my kids, playing with them, laughing with them, and teaching them brings me so much joy and fulfillment. But there are days when I am doing my best, and feel like I am coming up short. No matter how hard I try, the kids won't stop whining, throwing tantrums, or disobeying. The house is a mess. The laun