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After leaving Lucy standing alone in the hallway, I headed down the empty hallway, not really sure where I was going. As I turned a corner, I literally walked straight into The Man. Not knowing if Lucy had followed me down the hall or not, I pulled him around the corner and started to talk [...]

**UPDATED to add: Lucy is NOT a Libero. She is an outside hitter. They are the tall girls along the front net. My girl is not tall...but she CAN jump.For the hundreds two of you that have asked.Here is some info on what a Libero is/does. The rules have since been changed for NCAA Women's [...]

Sue does Friday Fluff (a bunch of randomness), and I liked the idea. I just haven't thought of anything really cutsie yet for the title of my weekly (sometimes daily) randomness.But I am in a wicked place, y'all.WIC-KED. (Maybe Wicked Wednesday's?....hm. I'll chew on it.)Remember when I gave up Starbucks for Lent? Yeah. That's out [...]

So, as much as I'm mourning our oldest child going off to college this Fall (not that I've shared it with y'all...lol), I've become very impatient waiting final notification from his first choice, CNU. So many of his friends have already received their letters...most of them denials, by the way...I have been itchin' for his [...]

Sunday is rarely a day of rest for us. Today is no different. It is 7:18 as I begin typing this. My Starbucks is brewing. One child, our oldest, remains in bed. The Man has already been to Einstein Bagels to pick up 2 dozen bagels and 4 containers of cream cheese. Lucy and Caleb [...]

I've been handling it pretty well, I think.Sure, I think about it often. Okay...every hour of every day.But usually, it is at least with a mix of excitement and anticipation, in addition to the grieving.Until some stupid little thing makes it a reality.Makes it crash down on me in an unbearable crush and all I [...]

We camped out at the DC Convention Center for a huge tournament over the weekend. Lucy's team went 50%. Placed third in their bracket overall. They learned a difficult life lesson over the weekend. Lucy is #23.Their coach, Jason, plays all the girls equally. And can because they are all very good players. We basically [...]

Thank You, Father, for using this season of Lent to keep me focused on Your Son, Jesus. To remind me that durng this time, 2000 years ago, He was spending His last days on Earth as a man. Preparing for what He knew was coming. Preparing His Disciples for what He knew, but that none [...]

Question 1Did you eat candy this Valentine's Day? I did not eat candy. But I DID eat Girl Scout Cookies. Lots and lots of Girl Scout Cookies.Question 2What is something you do to relax? Read. Blog.Question 3(From Poole's book) What is the best approach for resolving conflict? Ew. I don’t do conflict well…so rarely do [...]