The Empty Nest Syndrome
I totally get”the empty nest syndrome“ at least what it is and that I am moving into that season of life where my children are grown and relatively independent. But, I was not prepared for some of the feelings and issues that come with it! I really see things differently now that my daughter has…
6 months!
I only have 6 months left with Emily! I am so excited for her and yet I am so sad that it has gone so fast. There is still so much I want to do as a family. We have not checked everything off the family bucket list. Well, I am still hopeful that we…
Biola Soccer!
Position: Defender Height: 5-9 Weight: 155 Class: Fr. Hometown: Fullerton, CA Prev School: Fullerton Union HS Jersey #18 Clayton Mohler 2014 Men’s Soccer Roster 18 Mohler, Clayton Clayton Mohler Headlines http://athletics.biola.edu/news/2014/9/10/MSOC_0910145116.aspx http://athletics.biola.edu/news/2014/9/2/MSOC_0902144702.aspx HIGH SCHOOL Prepped three varsity seasons at Fullerton Union High School in Fullerton, Calif., graduating in 2014. In 2014, he led his team…
Happy Birthday Emily
My sweet girl is celebrating her last birthday as a single woman! I love how much you have changed my life for the better. I look forward to celebrating many more with you! I love you!
Miriam on 34th St
It is my 34th Anniversary so I decided to have a little picnic in honor of the day. Jim proposed at 34th street in Newport Beach on Christmas day in 1979. I was trying to think of some clever way to remember and honor the day. There were several interesting ideas*… but in the end…
A letter to my son-in-love
Dear Connor, You have a name. For years I have prayed for you but not by name, trusting that God knew who you were and was watching over you and growing you into the kind of person who would be best suited to love my sweet, yet mildly crazy daughter, Emily. Things I have prayed…
Thoughts on Emily’s Engagement
Dear Emily, I’ve sort of ignored this reality for the past 22 years; that you would one day find your life partner, who I have prayed for since he was 2 years old, and so I feel thoroughly and utterly unprepared. Just moments ago, you called me with the news, the news of a lifetime.…
Another Graduation Blessing
Clayton, I am so grateful to be your mom. I feel so amazed at the kids God gave me and your dad to steward. I am so proud of you, your talents and your friends. You have always had such a tender heart and I can see how God is molding and shaping you into…
Proverbs 27 Class of 2014
A mirror reflects a man’s face but what he is really like is shown by the kids of friends he chooses. Prov. 27:14 One of the scariest parts of parenting is something that there is no control over and that is what kinds of friends your kid chooses. And it can shape and affect him…