I don’t remember a time when volleyball was not in my life. My parents played when we were younger and my childhood is filled with memories of hanging out in various gyms that may have had more than one building code violation...just speculation here. We moved to Atlanta when I was 9 and our house… Continue reading A Lifetime of Volleyball
Category: Life
An Encounter at the Playground
Dear Gentleman at the Playground, Your adorable grandkids came running out of your truck towards the slightly damp playground as you followed behind. As you got closer, I’m sure it became obvious that the mom and two boys already on the top of the playground were not having a typical fun playground experience. I’m sure… Continue reading An Encounter at the Playground
An Unexpected Lesson in Grace
“Okay, God is teaching me a lesson in vanity and loss of control. It is paining me that my house is messy and dirty. I know you’re family, but the idea of someone who does not live with me seeing my house in this manner stresses me out! I know that you do not care,… Continue reading An Unexpected Lesson in Grace
Slowly, but Surely
4 Books 5 USA Today Crossword Puzzles 4 Coloring Pages 13 Paint by Sticker Pages 3 Seasons of One Tree Hill Countless Solitaire Games Well, that basically sums up my last 2 weeks… Week 3 of recovery involved removing my stitches (there were 6) and transitioning out of my splint and bandage into a hard… Continue reading Slowly, but Surely
I Need A Favor
Cancel the BOLO, I am back! I wanted to update you all on something major going on in my life and also ask you for a favor. I know what you're thinking.... she's been MIA and now she wants something from us. Yes! On Thursday morning (tomorrow) I will be having surgery on my left achilles tendon. I… Continue reading I Need A Favor
The Dinner Time Blues
Confession #1: family dinner is the worst part of my day......cue the mom guilt.Before I had babies, I envisioned pleasant family dinners every night complete with a fully set table. The food would sit on the table in dishes and everyone would participate in delightful conversation. And, of course, there would not be an electronic… Continue reading The Dinner Time Blues