Oct 28, 2013 | (The Mother Lode)
I am sure you’ve noticed my less frequent blog posts lately. Since Earnie passed away, I’ve kinda lost my “get up and go.” Fun, inspiring ideas don’t pop up as much. She was such a big part of my daily life,...
Aug 27, 2013 | (The Mother Lode)
Flash back Tuesday, to a best of Earnie segment from her birthday two years ago. Pretty much sums up how I feel this week. It’s been exhausting just going through her bedroom, bathroom and closet. I can’t imagine how overwhelming it must be for...
Jun 4, 2013 | (The Mother Lode)
I said goodbye to my dear, precious Earnie last week. Many of my blog entries have been about the funny things we have experienced living as Mother and daughter in the same house. When God presented me with this opportunity seven years ago I had no...
Jul 30, 2012 | (The Mother Lode)
Earnie got her hearing aids last week. Over the last year, Miss Bee has been administering her own brand of hearing test to see if Earnie’s hearing is getting worse. She sits in the back of the van and very quietly says...
Jun 29, 2012 | (The Mother Lode)
Miss Bee is done with purple. She is also done with My Little Pony, rainbows, and Disney dvds. Entering middle school this fall, she’s wanting to transition to a “big girl” room. While away on her mission trip, we transformed the...
Feb 15, 2012 | (The Mother Lode)
Today is my Sister Lady’s birthday. Everyone should be lucky enough to have a sister. My story is unique in that she was 15 when I came along…much more like a mother to me than a sister. All my positive childhood experiences are rooted deeply in the...