Month: February 2016

Forgiving ourselves

Last week I came home from a full day of work and the first thing the kids say to me, “you forgot to pack our lunches!” ” What?” I fully remember making them, where did these lunches mysteriously disappear off to? I turned and saw them sitting on the counter. How could I have starved my kids? Never mind that this has never happened … Read More Forgiving ourselves

Friends Forever?

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Friends Forever?

Humans, and  women especially, are social creatures. Early humans could never have survived the environment without being a part of a group. It is this connection that allowed us to survive all these centuries for better or worse. Sharing our experiences throughout our lives enriches them so much more. As we started families, how else were we to get all that child rearing advice … Read More Friends Forever?

Never too late

Have you ever sinned and felt ashamed at first? You tell yourself you will quit doing it but are too weak and go back to doing it again? Each time you do the sin, the regret seems less and less until the sin becomes second nature and the regret is gone. At this point in the game, it seems like you’re going to hell … Read More Never too late

Typical Day

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Typical Day

I’ve been asked about how I squeeze everything in a day. Obviously, everything is done with the help and grace of Allah. Another tremendous help is my husband who works with me as a true partner. I am a working mom, I used to work 6 days a week but have now cut down to 4 while still maintaining the same or better productivity … Read More Typical Day