How to Train in Spiritual Martial Arts
On July 13, my granddaughter and I attended a local self-defense class. I have the bruises on my wrists to prove it! The instructor from Savior Martial Arts taught us various moves ranging from how to break a wrist hold, kneeing and…
Do You Run to the Light?
I spent the last week at my parents’ house on the Tennessee River. Almost every year, many of our family members gather there over the Fourth of July and spend a memorable week enjoying boating, jet skis, tubing, and other fun…
Is Independence Good or Bad?
Every year since 1776 the United States has celebrated our nation’s independence. On July 2 of that year, the Continental Congress voted to declare the thirteen colonies no longer subject and subordinate to the monarch of Britain. The colonies were…
Have Fun This Summer Without Neglecting God
Family is important. Spending time together is critical to raise mentally and emotionally healthy children, and summer is a great time to engage with them in fun activities. Kids also need structure and balance over the summer. Check out this…
When Your Little Birdies Fly the Coop
‘Tis the season for graduations and weddings. Even if you don’t have a graduate or a child getting married, I’m sure you know others close to you who do. My daughter-in-law and my nephew both graduated from college in May,…
Do Something
My husband and I attended this conference yesterday in Salem, VA, and it opened my eyes even more to the need for foster care and adoption. Here are a few stats for you: An estimated 88% of trafficking victims come…
Only God’s Opinion Matters
Yesterday my granddaughter and I participated as fundraising walkers for our local Crisis Pregnancy Center’s Walk for Life. Why? Because every life matters. The Crisis Pregnancy Center provides a wonderful service to women who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy.…
Practice Makes Perfect??
We took three of our grandchildren to see the Harlem Globetrotters this past Saturday. They had a blast. It was fun to see the awe on their faces and their smiles in response to the players antics on the court.…
- Abuse/Neglect, Anxiety, Depression, Family, Foster Care, Mental Illness, Non-Fiction Story, Parenting, Suicide, Tragedy
Childhood Trauma & Anxiety
Last week I shared with you about my work as a CASA for the City of Chesapeake and how I’m using that experience in my novel. Another aspect of my novel involves the repercussions that can occur in a person’s…
Help! Someone I Love Has a Mental Illness
In the novel I’m currently writing, the main character becomes a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) for abused and neglected children. I have been a CASA volunteer for two years with the Chesapeake Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court. One of…
