September 26, 2019
by Maralee
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I am not an athlete. I do not run unless someone is chasing me. But God has given me athletic children and I am learning what it means to be a good soccer mom/gymnastics mom/cross country mom, etc. I think … Continue reading
February 20, 2019
by Maralee
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A couple weeks ago it was Parent Teacher conference night for my kids. I approach these events with a mix of excited anticipation and dread. Some of my kids excel in school and some of them struggle. My love for … Continue reading
February 1, 2019
by Maralee
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Quitting has a bad reputation. It’s perceived to be giving up on your dreams or on yourself. It’s what you do when you’ve run out of willpower, support or talent. It’s that thing that losers do. Whatever else we do … Continue reading
October 26, 2018
by Maralee
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About two weeks ago I listened to a forty minute interview with a popular Christian author and speaker. Something I heard in that interview just felt like getting a rock in my shoe. While I’m going to use a specific … Continue reading
June 8, 2016
by Maralee
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I think maybe it’s a problem of pacing. I just use up all my good Mom Magic and have nothing left by bedtime. I hadn’t really thought about how bad I am at bedtime until a friend of mine was … Continue reading
October 6, 2013
by Maralee
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I walked by Pier One the other day and I grieved a little. I saw a couple trying out wicker furniture and poking around at the glassware and looking all carefree. I know I shouldn’t have, but I found their … Continue reading