A mother’s hug lasts long after she lets go. Author Unknown I write about my mother as if you know her personally; you may feel like you do by now. She is forever in my head when raising my girls or planting flowers. Then I realized I had never offered my readers a chance to hear from her. Grab a glass of iced tea, find a spot outside and enjoy reading the thoughts of my mother. If you put them […]
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“Mom, are you sinkin’ (thinking) what I’m sinkin’? It’s a perfect day for a picnic.” -Eva Jewel (four-years-old) I can still see Dad slide the green Coleman cooler out the back of the truck, both hands on the handles and a slight lean of his back to support the heavy load in his arms. My mother would already be covering the picnic table with a tablecloth. She would hardly approve of a picnic without one, except on the rare occasion […]
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Finally! The silence was coming. No questions, whining, or complaining to hear; no extra seat belts to buckle or bathroom trips; no bottles, diapers, or carriers to load. I had errands to do and thought I would slip into a few antique shops while I was out. I gathered my purse and headed for the door when I heard, “Mommy! Wait! Can I go?” I looked at Chuck with desperation in my eyes. He smiled from the living room where […]
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“Jesus came back like a butterfly. He changed but hasn’t gone away. God’s loving grace is everywhere, from the ground up to the sky. Celebrate the joys of Easter, and look for the butterfly.” Precious Moments Hairbows and heels, suit and tie. Seems fitting for Sunday. In our home the preaching was followed a delectable meal around the kitchen table, full of filling foods and boisterous conversation. Naps, leisure time, walks, and back porch sitting encompass a perfect Sunday. The […]
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“I’ll get it!” “Hello. Stockdale’s. This is Kristen speaking.” “Yes, she is. Hang on just a second.” “Mom! Telephone!” Curling the cord around my fingers, I would talk to my friends about the latest school gossip or our weekend sleepover. A call for me came as a special treat, regular or seldom. It was typically required that any calls for my sister and I be taken in the living room. We were not allowed to disappear with the cordless handheld […]
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It had been a day full of appointments. I decided a little shopping before heading home would be a nice ending. I had my eye on some outdoor furniture, and Eva had some money she was eager to spend. We would need to be quick about it; however, It was close to nap time for Charlotte. We did not want an angry, tired infant on our hands. I began looking at the outdoor furniture sets while Eva looked for a […]
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My husband wore gray sweat pants every day back in our college days. Or so it seemed. There were the occasional khaki pants and button-downs for a class presentation, but overall, he preferred a nice pair of gray sweats. He drove an old beat-up white jeep with a black replacement door on the driver’s side. The metal hinges were cracking, so he would lift on the door before it would open. I had to go downtown to find him when […]
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“There is no one else who means to me what a sister means. No one whose mind can go back with me to the old home scenes. Who knows just how our mother looked when we were little.” – Vintage Card Saturday mornings started slow and lazy around our home. Mother usually cooked a big breakfast of bacon, eggs, and biscuits or chocolate and tomato gravy with her biscuits. Sometimes she would make homemade cinnamon rolls. That was an extra […]
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It is inconceivable that the Creator of the world wants an appointment with me, but it’s not for me to understand; it’s just for me to attend. Jim Stockdale “Eva, will you please focus so I can get this dress on you!” “But Mommy!” “Eva, I do not want to hear complaints about the dress. Get it on.” “But Mommy!” “What is it, Eva Jewel.” “Mommy, don’t you think I should take off my outgown (nightgown) first?” “Oh, dear.” Through […]
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If you want to change the world, go home and love your family. Mother Teresa “Mommy! Someone is on the phone for you, but I didn’t call no one!” I picked up the phone and heard, “911. What is your emergency?” After I swallowed my gum, I thought about saying, “Well, sir, My husband is out of town, and I am caring for two little children and all the household essentials. I have four dogs outside, all eagerly waiting for […]
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