The longer I’m married, the more I realize that successful marriages don’t happen by magic. There is no Prince Charming or happily ever after. Real marriages, those that can withstand the pressures of real life adulting, develop as couples work their way through the big and little trials of life. Today’s post is written by my friend, Rachel Heller. She…
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When I was growing up, my dad’s extended family always gathered in Painesville, Ohio on the 4th of July holiday. That tradition faded away as the members of the “greatest generation” passed on and younger generations moved away. But, I remember pulling into my great aunt’s driveway each year, the sense of excitement building as we spilled from the car….
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When we got married — almost 29 years ago (EEK) — I was a timid girl. I was afraid of rickety wooden bridges, climbing ladders, just about everything but my own shadow. But, I’m intrinsically competitive, so as our boys grew, I had two choices: Remain a wimp who sat on the sidelines OR overcome those fears and participate in…
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Flashback to 2012. Our oldest was a senior in high school — and I was a mess! Every “last first” had me in tears. Last first day of school. Last final exams. Last Christmas break. Last spring break. All those lasts were really rough on this mama’s heart. I cried. A lot. Then there were all the new things. College…
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The past few years have been a whirlwind around our house — you know, life with teens and a new job thrown in! We’ve been going full tilt for so long, I can’t remember the last time I sat to read a book “just for fun.” Or, slept in “for no reason.” You know? So, we booked a spring break…
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