Amidst the noise and happenings, snapshots, a single moment with depths of love and familiarity. I can only imagine that the overwhelming expression of moments are a gift from God. A God pause. This season I saw little hands helping and the innocence of children who love without questioninging. Extended family and friends gathered to…
Category: Family Time
Precious Memories
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My Aunt Polly’s birthday was December 7th. I would have to ask my mom how old she would have been, but I’m guessing 89 years old. She loved to sing and create programs that brought joy and laughter. In fact, over 30 years ago, she talked me and my boyfriend at the time to help…
Co-regulation and Connection
Attending the Advancing School Mental Health Conference, I was reminded of the importance of co-regulation.We teach our children how to self-regulate through co-regulation. When we provide connection, warmth, a safe environment, and consistent teaching, our children will learn over time how to self-regulate in a positive way. This dance is timeless. As we grow older,…
Wind Beneath My Wings
As I’ve grown older and moved through so many transitions and phases of motherhood, I’m reflective and fascinated by the role of a mother in a child’s life. There are traditions, cultural responses, and generational patterns that cultivate and define motherhood that is unique to each family; yet, I do believe that some aspects transcend…
Productive Contribution
How would you define “productive contribution”? Seth Godin, in his book, The Practice, shares the following: Most of all, he shows you what it takes to turn your passion from a private distraction to a productive contribution, the one you’ve been seeking to share all along. With this book as your guide, you’ll learn to…
Thanksgiving 2020
Homemade Mac and Cheese Potato Gratin with Rosemary Crust This recipe was from a foodie friend. I made this the night before. We had this yummy potato dish with knockwurst while Valentina made a Peppa Pig gingerbread house and showed us her new love for embroidery. Grandma shared her scrapbook of her 50th wedding anniversary,…
Ocean Isle, NC Plum Coastal Cottage
THEME OF THE WEEK: GREAT JOY! Sunday, August 9, 2020 Travel Day “The best things in life are the people we love, the places we’ve been, and all the memories we’ve made along the way.” – Unknown “Isn’t it amazing how much stuff we get done the day before vacation?” – Zig Ziglar Today we…
The Sacred: 63 Years of Marriage
This post is to honor my mother and father in 63 years of marriage. I was cooking and getting ready for their meal, when VCU called about an issue regarding my course that I teach. I told her I needed to continue cooking while we talk. “We are celebrating my parent’s 63 years of marriage…
Thanksgiving 2019
This year brought joy, togetherness, and miracles! My parents visited folks at the river and my nephew and his wife were visiting with their new baby—the 4th generation of Thomas Franklin Lloyd! The Lambs continue to live with us while their home is being worked on due to water damage. Their help around the house,…
The Fab Floridians’ Trip
July 20 – July 21 Travel Days The Fab Floridians (Parish, Anna, Valentina, and Rheanna) traveled from Chester, Virginia to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on July 20, 2019 and stayed until the following Friday. We decided to break the trip up due to the distance, and we stayed in Savannah, Georgia which was the half-way point….
ARRESTED BY GRACE 