Monthly Archives: September 2008

Robbed of my voice, I’ve been given a voice

In the spring I developed a sore throat that wouldn’t go away. No cough, or other symptoms, just a sore throat. I’d been singing in the church choir and I noticed I couldn’t hit the high notes. OK, I’m an … Continue reading

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Smile and be thankful for what we have

It would be easy for me to be jealous and feel resentful when I hear (or read) about parents who have such wholesome families, and great relationships with their children. I know that in their 40’s many people mourn the … Continue reading

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Two, two, two blogs in one… too many?

I’d started this blog a long time ago, and the focus has been on my beautiful yard and other life adventures. I wanted to start a blog specifically on parenting, so I kicked off “amothersangst“. Now, when I make comments … Continue reading

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Do’s and Dont’s

I’ve learned a lot in the last 22 years of parenting. Some of what I’ve learned is what NOT to do. Since I’m still in the business (my youngest is 14). I’m hoping to get help from the parents who … Continue reading

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Rent – too mature for 14?

I joined my son at a birthday party for a 15-year old. His mom bought tickets for him and his friends to go see “Rent-Filmed Live on Broadway”. This is a newly released movie of the broadway production. The movie … Continue reading

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Visiting my husband in jail

It’s not what you think! My husband is an active leader in a prison ministry called Kairos. Today was the closing ceremony. It is always very moving and uplifting to hear the men talk about how the weekend has affected … Continue reading

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Renewal

What an interesting journey I’ve been on! At least from my perspective. “Interesting” in the chinese curse sort of way, perhaps, but I am not the same person I was 2 years ago, that is for sure. Two years ago….. … Continue reading

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The Prodigal Son, the "good" son, and the father

I thought I knew the parable of the prodigal son, having heard the tale many times during Sunday readings. It only appears in Luke’s gospel, and it is the story of a father and his two sons. The Story retold … Continue reading

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Where do I begin?

I am a mother of 4, married 23 years. I started working when I was 12, delivering newspapers. Since then I’ve worked in fast food, in 2 different grocery stores as a checker or in the deli/bakery. I traveled with … Continue reading

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