I was eighteen years old when I gave birth to my first born, Angel. He was perfect and beautiful. I fell in love with him in an instant. I was in an abusive relationship at the time but Angel made my... Read more >>

When she was born, I looked at her and thought she was the most beautiful baby in the world. In my twenty years I had never looked like anyone or had anyone look like me. Being adopted there are never... Read more >>

There are two kinds of lost loved ones, there are those who have gone home to be with the Lord, and then there are those who are just lost spiritually. I have a lot of loved ones that have died and... Read more >>

Graham recently decided he is too big to ride in the grocery cart when we shop together. And I don’t tolerate screeching very well, so last Thursday evening at our massive local Superstore... Read more >>

Children are a gift from god, they don’t ask to be put on this earth we put them on here, they don’t us owe us anything we owe them all the unconditional love we have in ourselves. My... Read more >>

Jordan was my only child. When he was born, my heart left my body, and wrapped around him; it wasn’t mine anymore, my heart belonged to my son. Never had such a feeling of love been a part of my life…. Read more >>

I am planning a birthday party. I am marking the sixteenth birthday of my oldest son. As I plan his special day, my entire family tiptoe’s around the elephant in the room. We will not be... Read more >>

One of my happiest childhood memories is watching my parents dance in the kitchen. Open displays of affection were rare between them, and because theirs wasn’t a particularly happy union, I... Read more >>

I received a graduation invitation in the mail last week. This was not surprising. I typically receive two or three invitations this time of year. This is an exciting and anxious time for graduates... Read more >>

Growing up, I always heard about people’s “sweet sixteen” parties and how excited they were to turn sixteen. Things for me were a little different. They always were. While I was... Read more >>