When you feel like giving up...
October 16, 2019
The age-old question, "are you going to give up?" plagues every one of us...
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40 lessons learned from 40 years of life.September 16, 2019Gotcha Thinkin, Growing Pains, Hand Raising Kids, Journal, Laugh Now, Marriage, Parenting, Relationships, Sex, Whoopsies & Growing Pains1. You can’t make someone love you let alone like you. And in the... -
Houston, we have lift off!August 29, 2019I had always wanted to be a mother. When I was a little girl... -
Your clothing speaks...May 10, 2019How we dress, do our hair or wear accessories actually says a lot about... -
When a 9-year-old teaches the 39-year-old...April 26, 2019“Hey mom! Check out this roly-poly!” the almost ten-year-old girl said with excitement. I glanced... -
A Haunted House ExperienceJanuary 10, 2019My husband and I recently rented a 150-year-old Victorian Home off Airbnb. We needed a... -
I will no longer shop at Victoria SecretOctober 17, 2018When I was about 14 years old, magazines from Victoria Secret would flood our... -
Run Away Notes 101July 10, 2018Movement moves my mind. Yes, Whether I’m in the car, on a train, in a... -
I Need You and You Need MeMarch 21, 2018I came to my desk to write and stopped to stare a moment out... -
Hey North American women. What are you marching for?February 10, 2018Hey North American women! What are you angry about? Why do you proclaim to... -
Fine Print FearsDecember 5, 2017What? I thought to myself. How is this possible I have this many? And,... -
Friend or no?November 13, 2017In today's society, I don't think its easy to keep and develop good friendships.... -
Project Novel in the Face of FearJune 9, 2017The last year, I have not been writing much on my blog, but I... -
About that word BRAVEFebruary 11, 2017Everywhere, we see the word brave. What is it, what does it mean? Everyone is... -
The Way I Voted.November 12, 2016If you think this is a post telling you all about who I voted... -
I can’t be your friend; without you.August 31, 2016I’m unclear who coined the phrase, “ If you want a friend, be a... -
Cry a beautiful riverJuly 12, 2016Crying was for the weak and by golly, I wanted to be accepted, so... -
Exercising your TRUST muscleJune 8, 2016Central Oregon flipped its switch from Spring to Summer about two weeks ago. It's been... -
I struggled for a long time and didn't realize it.May 6, 2016This was not easy for me to write, but I feel it's important to... -
Bubble MorphingFebruary 18, 2016I can see us human beings as bubbles. Being blown out of the same... -
Get Out The Pom Poms!February 10, 2016When I was a teenager, I participated in the sports cross country and track.... -
The Wife of an Entrepreneur: 10 Things LearnedAugust 8, 2015I married a man, who loves business, leadership and adventure. I knew this before I... -
Said NO ONE EVERJune 9, 2015I wish I wouldn't have prayed so much. ~At the end of their life, said... -
Six Notes on Life as a ParentJune 2, 2015Fixing Problems, Growing Pains, Hand Raising Kids, Journal, Laugh Now, Six Notes Series, Whoopsies & Growing PainsKids are a necessity to life and a gift from God, even if they... -
Making Puzzles a PictureMay 25, 2015I like puzzles. I mean the board puzzles not puzzling situations that I have no... -
God Wants His Glory BackMay 19, 2015Today, I feel happy. I feel Love. I feel Hope. And I feel that if... -
One Hour ShoesMay 11, 2015I like shoes. Why do I like shoes? I have no idea. Why do some dogs... -
Exploring My Child Side - A Ridiculous IdeaApril 21, 2015Here is a ridiculous idea. (One of many I drum up) I know dear readers,... -
Text MeApril 14, 2015Texting people is a form of communication. It has somehow made its way into... -
The Reflection of TimeApril 7, 2015I sat staring into a dark computer screen. It wasn't dark really, I saw me... -
Risking Pain for LoveMarch 31, 2015Love is a risky. To love another deeply. Is inviting pain. You cannot have one without... -
Consequences of LifeMarch 25, 2015I have this belief that for every choice we make, there is a consequence... -
The Sexoligist - Not RatedFebruary 1, 2015Sex. Is taboo in the world of christian women. Which, given that our society we... -
Finding the Joy in front of my faceFebruary 1, 2015I am the type of girl who builds up events and days and weeks... -
Tales of Cars and Driving ThemJanuary 23, 2015I think between My husband and I, we have owned 30+ cars. This count is starting... -
Moving and Stuff...June 9, 2014My feet hurt, my back is stiff and its ten at night. Its been... -
Filing My Greivances in The Right DepartmentFebruary 7, 2014My life consists of husband, 4 children, and a bunch of animals. The one person... -
Passing the Blame with a Dirty Dish RagJanuary 28, 2014Out of my mouth, many mistakes are produced. In fact I think our mouths... -
Tiny Tots, with their eyes all aglow...December 25, 2013You know the tune well. Christmas. What would you say about this word if you had... -
Forget the HAM, let's have Lasagna!December 20, 2013Fixing Problems, Growing Pains, He Talks To Me, Journal, Laugh Now, Muse Myself, Whoopsies & Growing PainsI think if there was a competition for the States worst communicator complemented by... -
A Pet Friendly HouseNovember 17, 2013"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened" -Anatole France My... -
Wrong Link on last post!October 12, 2013Sorry, somehow our system posted the wrong link! You are looking for this article! http://rawalice.com/live-and-laugh-about-it/ Thanks! ~Alice...
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Live and Laugh About ItOctober 12, 2013"Through humor, you can soften some of the worst blows that life delivers. And... -
The Trouble With Prayer Vacations...October 3, 2013The peacefulness of a sleeping human is unlike anything else. You know they aren't dead... -
I missed you GrandmaSeptember 11, 2013Do you know what I learned from my grandmothers? Nothing. Not one single thing. Except for... -
Operation MOMAugust 30, 2013I stay at home with four children. It's what I have always wanted to do... -
The Basket Un-EmptiedAugust 6, 2013I gave one of my sons a task of emptying out a small laundry... -
I CANJune 5, 2013I am about ready to head up Pick Pocket Molly's 4th sale. For any of... -
His ArtMay 8, 2013Plants, rocks, and skin do not really mesh.. Or do they? I was just thinking about... -
Watering CompassionApril 17, 2013Compassion is the understanding or empathy for the suffering of others. It is regarded... -
PowerlessApril 12, 2013People can be divided into three groups: Those who make things happen Those who... -
Putting Kids thru the car washApril 4, 2013I am often listening to my kids chatter as we do errands and go... -
Little Book of Your Children's Funniest Moments...March 12, 2013Chris and I were given a little book from an older lady years ago. She... -
Revisiting Teenager TerritoryMarch 11, 2013My oldest child is 12. Her name is Maggie. Maggie Elyse to be exact. Maggie was... -
The Day I Stopped TrafficMarch 8, 2013I was driving home just today alone. All my children allocated to various other... -
Attempting Something FantasticMarch 2, 2013Someone once said; Attempt something so great that it is doomed to fail unless God... -
Doctor PatchesFebruary 26, 2013Fixing Problems, Growing Pains, Hand Raising Kids, Journal, Laugh Now, Muse Myself, Whoopsies & Growing PainsI have come up with a new invention for humans to waste time and... -
Food PitsFebruary 22, 2013By food pits, I'm referring to my dear children who consume large amounts of... -
Wind ChimesFebruary 22, 2013I love wind chimes. It doesn't matter if they are hollow pieces of bamboo clinking... -
NorthwestFebruary 17, 2013Trapped inside, forced to hide The grey is overwhelming The wet never ends, sun rarely begins... -
The Judgement predicamentFebruary 12, 2013Wrapping my mind around the possibility that God sees all sin the same is... -
The Incredibles - (at least in our own minds)February 9, 2013I have a magnet that says this: Remember we are a nice normal family. I... -
Truth or DareFebruary 7, 2013I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. Did you know that the word... -
Our little imagination stationJanuary 29, 2013Sawyer is our youngest son. He is five now. He has all of his fathers... -
Sheriff BehnkeJanuary 29, 2013Owen is our oldest son. He is almost ten. He is a lot like me... -
Lipstick LoveJanuary 29, 2013I love lipstick. If I wear nothing else, I will roll a shade of... -
A Habit Worth FormingJanuary 17, 2013I don't understand the power of prayer. I don't understand how something so easy for... -
Not My StrengthJanuary 15, 2013I think one of the verses in the Bible I fall back on the... -
My Mental MiracleJanuary 12, 2013I have had problems with depression and moodiness for as long as when I... -
The Buddies ChecklistJanuary 10, 2013I homeschool as you already know. One day, I really needed a break and wanted... -
The differences I makeJanuary 6, 2013I have just finished a book called "What a Difference a Mom Makes" (to... -
Prudence's Recipe for LegosJanuary 5, 2013My kids like Legos. What kids don't right? Legos are a pain in my... -
Now That The Holidays are over...January 3, 2013I can relax. Holidays stress me out. Not so much Thanksgiving or New Years I guess,... -
Wrapping it upJanuary 2, 2013I think I'm going to start getting reusable bags to give gifts in instead... -
The Fridge Hold UpDecember 25, 2012I have always dreaded cleaning out the Fridge. I think I've finally figured out why. First... -
My favorite AnimalDecember 20, 2012God gave us animals to take care of. I have always liked animals. Not sure... -
Scent my attitudeDecember 1, 2012I have always been effected by smell. Yea, I know, it effects everyone, but smell...
