WA, WA, WA…WHAT?

Okay, you know you are getting a revolting phone call when you hear the school nurse start the conversation with, “Meg, I’m so sorry that I have to tell you this….” WA, WA, WA…WHAT did you say?!? Chase has lice. Uh…so does Jake. Crap. Well, the good news is…hm…there...

Encouragement

When I started blogging these GEMs over a year ago, I was on a mission to spread a little encouragement to help others while using my gift of writing.  Much to my surprise I think I’ve been encouraged the MOST! I have been amazed by the outpouring of support,...

When Sickness Strikes

Hearing the word “terminal” come from a doctor’s mouth is devastating and frightening.  It means the end is near and we’ve run out of time.  It means there are no second chances.  YUCK! In our humanness, we seem to think we will escape death.  Each of us trudge...

What Needs to Be Done?

Have you ever looked at your life and wondered, “What needs to be done?” More importantly, have you ever scanned the world around you and wondered what it needed and how you could provide for it?  Huh.  Lord knows I need to do this more often. My sister, Heather,...

Making Plans

Summer is swiftly approaching.  Well, it’s more like looming over my head with a cloud of question marks!!  Of course, there are many things I’d like to accomplish and lots of fun to be had, but planning and priorities seem a little daunting at the moment. Instead of...