Are You Stuck in Safe?

I have 4 kids. Ages 21 months to almost 12 years. Sometimes it is easier to just stay home. Stick to the plan. Hunker down in routine. In fact, I like it there. Home. Safe. Easy. (Well, not really easy, but predictable.) But, this week I realized that there is one...

Are You Afraid?

Then, after an awful pause, the deep voice said, “Susan.” Susan made no answer but the others thought she was crying. “You have listened to fears, child,” said Aslan. “Come, let me breathe on you. Forget them. Are you brave again?”...

Note to Self….

Dear Self, Next year, at the end of May 2012 you will be tired. You will not have any brain cells left or be able to form complete sentences.  You will lack motivation and you will dream of escaping to a tropical location with a good book.  You will be crazy.  Honest...