Earlier this week we visited the Next Steps Program at Vanderbilt University. Baby Rachel, as some of you know her, is “almost 17” and graduation is just two years away. She has been planning her college road trip for years. […]
Just a little glimpse at Rachel’s last couple of weeks. A couple of days ago, my blog “Paralyzed By Fear” popped on my Facebook timeline. Last week during Rachel’s CYT show “Hairspray, Jr.” someone wanted to know how Rachel got […]
Sunday, February 7 – I know what I was doing 17 years ago today. It wasn’t Super Bowl Sunday. It was Soup Sunday, the largest volunteer event for Memphis based non-profit Youth Villages. I was the volunteer manager for Youth […]
Rachel has always said she wants to learn to cook. The exact quote would be “I want to be a good cooker like you mommy.” I love to cook so I looked forward to teaching her. I used to teach […]
By now many of you have heard about the new reality show “Born This Way.” The synopsis is – “Born This Way” is an A&E Original six-episode series featuring seven people from Southern California as they pursue career goals and romantic […]
Last year I wrapped up 2014 with my top five most read blogs for the year. In case you are bored and do not love college football as I do, this year I’m posting my top 10! Will Your Child […]
I want to start by saying we are grateful for the many blessings in our lives. We are so thankful that Rachel has been healthy overall. The blessing of her life and that others wish they could hold their child […]
Christmastime is here. Finals everywhere. Tears we see, anxious teens, finals everywhere. Clearly, I am not a songwriter. It is finals week in our area. Students who I know have not worried in the least about their classes are wondering […]
I grew up in rural Arkansas. I have said before that sometimes it seems like a galaxy far, far away. Other times not so much. For as long as I can remember I had a vivid imagination, and I loved […]
Today is #GivingTuesday. The focus is on generosity and giving to your favorite cause or charity. I had one of my rather lengthy dissertations in mind. However, Rachel has a challenge for you instead! My Rachel’s #GivingTuesday Challenge I am […]