So, this is the thing. Christians are always talking about how since He was God, Jesus was the only person who ever walked the Earth without sinning. They say Jesus was sinless, perfect. Okay,...
I let Craig handle last night’s round of “Whack-a- Mole” (bedtime) and settled into the couch at 7:45. It’s like my victory lap – that couch settling. Day is done, gone the...
Instead of watching me, please keep your eyes on the Monkee sitting next to me. MUCH funnier that way. Love You So. GDo
Thank you, Tina Fey. This is Still My Favorite. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO YOU- EVERYONE OF YOU. “First, Lord: No tattoos. May neither Chinese symbol for truth nor Winnie-the-Pooh hold...
For My Mama, Tisha Never before have I been more excited to hit this blank page and reach out to each of you precious Monkees. This is because just like I love having written and having...
Monkees and Friends… The totals are in. The Love Flash Mob is done. Our total: $82,874.93 In 51 hours. With a $25 maximum donation. I’ll have to double check our numbers, but I think 5,...
TO SHE WHOM MUCH IS EXPECTED, MUCH IS GIVEN. (Visitors: What we have here is a LOVE FLASH MOB. It is a celebration of LIFE and LOVE and HOPE that we Monkees hold once in a blue moon. We come together...
ATTENTION! MONKEES AND ALL LOVERS OF PEOPLE AND HOPE AND JOY: EVERYONE, EVERYONE, EVERYONE IS INVITED TO THE BIGGEST, BOLDEST LOVE FLASH MOB IN MOMASTERY HISTORY. INVITATION If you are a dreamer, com...
Courage It is in the small things we see it. The child’s first step, as awesome as an earthquake. The first time you rode a bike, wallowing up the sidewalk. The first spanking when your ...
There’s been a lot of crying this week. They’ve been good, cleansing, hopeful tears. But today let’s lighten up, Frances. This is one of my favorite little miracles, because it reminds me how creativ...
*This one’s for Laura and her Sister. I forgive you, and I’m sorry, too. “On Sunday morning, the gospel choir would walk by my cottage in their robes, singing ...
This essay will be shorter than it deserves to be. Like me, actually. I’ve got ten minutes till Amma wakes and tells me her stomach hurts horrifically and she can’t go to school, so ins...
Several weeks ago, my friend and fellow Monkee, Lou sent Monkee-See Monkee- Do a check for $700 dollars. The money had come into her life as extra, and she felt moved to send it ...
This week shall heretofore be named: Miracle Week. The theme of the incoming emails in my inbox this past month has been: G : I need a miracle. There are marriages crumbling, children s...
**this is a MONKEE TOOTING ITS OWN HORN. Yes, it is. ** “The plain fact is that the world does not need more successful people, but it does desperately need more peacema...
First things First, HI CARA! Have I mentioned yet that my husband is a model? He works for a few different agencies and does lots of print work and now that you know, you will probably notice ...
Tomorrow is the anniversary of the Titanic’s sinking. Like many in our generation, most of my knowledge about that tragedy comes from the Leo and Kate movie. I’ve only seen it once beca...
Here it is, precious Monkees. Below is the press release that went out to the AP at noon today. I have been too embarrassed to ask my agents or publishers or Sister exactl...
Hi Precious Monks. Tomorrow is going to be a BIG DAY for US. Tomorrow a press release will go out to the Wonderful World announcing our partnership with a ridiculously amazing publisher whose ...
Here is a brutiful story about one of my favorite families. I am honored to introduce you to Monkees Laura, Jaime, and Simon. I have learned so, so very much from them. I hope you do, too. Pl...
Friends. I miss you. Here is what is going on over here: I’m writing to you from a new office this morning – Craig’s office, which used to be the “baby’s room.” Since no baby ever came, ...
This is what writing a book looks like. Also, this. I know. None of it’s pretty. First, I tried to appear shocked in this picture. But I kept checking the shots and I couldn’t make my f...
A few months ago, I went into Tish’s kindergarten classroom for my first conference with her precious teacher. She told me lots of wonderful things about Tish’s obedience, positivity, helpful ...
Link after link after link after link. Folks have sent me link after link about Trayvon Martin, asking me to write about it write about it write about it. I’ve read them all. I’ve read...
“I shall be telling this with a sigh Somewhere ages and ages hence: Two roads diverged in a wood, and I, I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference” -Rob...
People often ask me about God. They want to know how to have faith. They want to know what I think God is like. What it feels like to have a relationship with Him. How to have a relationship ...
“A true friend is someone who will make us do what we can.” Ralph Waldo Emerson Today’s my thirty-sixth birthday. This morning I’m thinking about the most significant gifts I’v...
It’s been hard for me to write this week because big things are happening behind the scenes that I’m not permitted to share with my sweet Monkees yet…and that is WEIRD. You know I’m not...
A BOM from March 18, 2011 . . . I like this one. Last week, Annara left this question in the comment section: How can we give our children the confidence they need to survive on Earth and stil...
Ooooh...thanks, Kitty! I hadnt heard of the fast-melts, but Ill definitely ask next time Im in to see my OB! Lindsey, thanks and congratulation to you and yours!!! My 3 y.o. little girl looooves to h...
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