Dealing with Separation Anxiety as a College Parent
Commencing college can be emotionally challenging for parents. We invest our hearts and love them deeply, but the separation can be arduous. Allow me to share my experience. Campus Arrival …
Graduation Day Highlights: Laura’s Journey to Success
Graduation day is always a milestone filled with emotions, and Laura’s special day was nothing short of memorable. Many parents struggle with emotions at graduation time. I know that I …
Adventures in College Acceptance Day at Lycoming
Last Sunday I had the bittersweet honor of taking Laura to Lycoming, a small yet picturesque college nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania. Many colleges have acceptance day for incoming …
What Makes a Good Mom? Key Traits Uncovered
Motherhood is a journey filled with love, tears, fears, challenges, and countless cherished moments. While every mother is unique in her approach, there are some universal qualities that define what …
Navigating Senior Year: Embracing Change and Goodbyes
Change and goodbyes are my weaknesses. Laura is a senior in high school and a very busy one. She will shortly be applying to colleges, and the last celebrations will …
Trusting God’s Plan: Embracing Life’s Journey
God knows us more than we know ourselves and God’s plan is the best. He loves us more than anyone we know. I tell my children as much as I …
Awesome Motherhood Tips and When Days are Difficult
Perfect moments exist during motherhood make me feel awesome. They are fleeting moments that I’d like to hold on to forever, but they never last. The memory remains, especially on …
Inspiration helps me with cerebral palsy
Inspiration comes from several people. I have difficulty just finding one person who inspires me the most. People inspire me every day, and they all have similar qualities. I feel …
Dear Pandemic Year 2020 From Jessica
My name is Jessica, and the year 2020 has been quite an interesting year. Many joys happened this year, and many sorrows as well. The lives lost from natural disasters, …
Mother’s Day 2020 With Joy and Love
Mother’s Day, this year, looked a bit different than other years. No Mass, going out to breakfast, picnics etc. I never grasped what being a mom really meant until I …