The time I almost died

I attended Watkins Elementary School during my 5th and 6th grade year. Watkins is 3 miles from the house I grew up in and where my mother still lives today.  That means that we walked to school all three miles in the rain, mud, and snow! Well, maybe not in super extreme conditions, but it did seem…

You can’t do God’s job

Have you experienced working with a kid that you wish you could do more to help them?  The kid I’m talking about is one that made you consider talking to your spouse about becoming foster parents. It’s awesome that God has given you the gift of reaching kids and that have a heart of compassion for…

I don’t get no respect

Rodney Dangerfield was an American stand-up comedian and actor known for his catchphrase: “I tell you, I don’t get no respect!”  His monologues would go on and on about how no one respected him. He was also famous for one-liners that talked about mistreatment and lack of respect. Here’s one: “When I was a kid…

You are going to get dirty

If you have ever gotten your car stuck in the mud, you know that it can be a major pain to get unstuck. No matter what kind of vehicle you drive you can get it stuck, and if you get stuck you are going to need help to get it unstuck.  If you google how…

A tale of three mothers

Over the years I’ve had the opportunity to talk to mothers from very different backgrounds and cultures. This blog is about a tale of three of those mothers who seem to be very different. One mother is a chocolate woman who lives in a small apartment in West Jackson.  One mother is a vanilla woman…