Years ago the church I attended made a plea for nursery workers. The church was growing not only in new attendees but those attendees were having babies, lots of babies. My first thought was no way, I work with kids all week. The next week there was another announcement, and…
Read moreSeveral years ago, I was invited to be a part of a panel for a presentation to young mothers. One question directed to me was, “What phase of motherhood is the most difficult?” Many thoughts rushed through my mind but almost immediately I found the answer. I replied, “I don’t…
Read moreThe plan had been to move into our new home after the birth of our first child but alas the baby was late and our lease was up. As I stood at the sink that first evening, I felt water at my feet. Did my water break? Looking down I…
Read moreSometimes my daughters felt their calls of “Mom” weren’t heard because whether at my dance studio, church or camp there were always children trying to get my attention. “Miss Ann, Miss Ann.” On occasion, my daughters would say “Miss Ann” or Ann Van Hine instead of Mom to get a…
Read moreThis past weekend my girls, their guys and the little guys aka my grandsons were all supposed to be together to celebrate Christmas. I had celebrated with each of my daughters’ and their families separately on or near December 25 but for all of us to be together in the…
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