Day 2: Gratitude for a Home

I am grateful for a place to live.  For the first 6 years of my marriage, I lived in my in laws’ home. When my mother in law first showed me through their house, the morning after the wedding, I asked politely, did you just move in? She said, no we’ve lived here for more…

Coffee or Marriage?

My coffee date turned out to be the beginning of a 17-year marriage.  “Will you be my valentine’s?” I texted him first. I waited for the dots on my phone. It was Saturday, February 11. We had met for the first time the day before. Will you be my boyfriend before we get married? Can…

Dear Son

Dear Son, Yesterday you lathered Old Spice body wash over your tiny frame and asked me, “Mama do I smell like men?” Today you are 4 years old. I thank the Creator that I am your Mama, and that you are my son. I thank the Creator for each and every person that has been…