devotions

tree shaping mamas

Have you ever noticed how power lines can GREATLY  affect the shape of a tree? Every time I head out of our neighborhood I see this one in particular just as I pass through a light. Or, when I head out to our new Starbucks, I see these trimmed up trees, altered because of the power… Continue reading tree shaping mamas

devotions

nailing jello

Lately, and quite often (ahem), I keep thinking of the saying, "Raising teenagers is like trying to nail jello to a tree."  Maybe you would agree?  I remember the first time I read this quote.  I was heading home from work, before we had any kids, and read it on a church marquee.  I thought,… Continue reading nailing jello