by Kelly Heath | Dec 19, 2019 | Faith, Parents and Mentors
I took my boys for their much overdue annual check-ups today. As is the case with most doctor appointments, we found ourselves seated in the waiting area for a good 15 minutes before the nurse called their names. What do you do with two rambunctious, energetic boys in...
by Kelly Heath | Dec 15, 2019 | Faith, Parents and Mentors
It never fails. It’s 3:30 in the afternoon and I realize I have about 30 minutes to myself before I start making dinner. Just as I settle in with my book, my teen plops down on the couch next to me. “Whatcha reading, Mom? Oh, that sounds cool. Hey, did I show you...
by Kelly Heath | Dec 13, 2019 | Parents and Mentors
“It’s going to be a great day. It’s going to be a great day. It’s going to be a great day!” I mumble to myself, pulling back the covers and forcing myself out of bed. I really need to pee, but apparently so does the puppy, so I head downstairs first and wait by the...
by Kelly Heath | Dec 11, 2019 | Faith
“‘I am the Lord’s servant,’ Mary answered. ‘May it be to me as you have said.’” (Luke 1:38) This was Mary’s response when an angel suddenly appeared and informed her that she had been chosen by God to carry the long awaited Messiah, the Savior of the world....
by Kelly Heath | Dec 10, 2019 | Faith, Parents and Mentors
“Mom, you just don’t understand! You’re not even listening to me!” she lamented as she stomped off, slamming her door. This scene repeated itself countless times during our younger daughter’s pre-teen years (and still does on occasion). And she wasn’t wrong. I was...
