Smiles From Heaven

When I see a smiley face, I know it is a sign from my mom, letting me know she is with me. Feathers and cardinals are my dad, smiley faces are my mom. Marc and I went camping this past weekend.  My mom and Joe used to camp all the time. This past spring, Joe...

First Day of School

Junior Year My Shmoop started her junior year of high school today. At public school. For the last two and a half years, she attended a very small Christian school. Eleven students in her entire grade small. That school was a life saver. For me and for her.  Her...

Finding Balance

I don’t like spiders and snakes……and that ain’t what it takes to love me. (sorry but it’s a catchy tune) I recently have been seeing spiders. Real spiders in my house, fake spiders, pictures of spiders. Spiders everywhere, including the...