I think we’ve all had “those” parenting moments. You know the kind. They’re the moments we reflect back on and say to ourselves, “Gee, we probably should’ve handled that differently.” I suppose it’s bound to happen. After all, parenting is a stressful endeavor.And so...
I recently wrote this letter ... one year after my MS diagnosis. Dear MS,It’s been one year since I learned that you’re to blame for my puzzling health problems. And I think it’s time we have a chat. First of all, I know what you’re doing. You’re trying to steal the...
So, we got a puppy. It feels strange to say it in such a laid-back, nonchalant way because for our family, getting a puppy was a VERY big deal. It took me and my girls years – no, decades – to persuade Curt to even consider the idea. Maybe I’ll share that story with...
It seemed like the perfect, romantic evening. I held Curt’s arm as we strolled through the quaint little village in British Columbia. He took my hand and we watched the beautiful sunset reflect off the snow-capped mountains. I could only imagine what nearby...
It's been a busy week around here. Honestly, I'm still adjusting to having three extra people hanging around me all day. I didn't get much writing done, so I thought I'd share a story I wrote a couple of years ago. It's actually a "throwback" on my blog. If you've...
I always enjoy Jimmy Fallon’s "pros and cons" segment on The Tonight Show. So today I thought I’d share my own list. Yep folks, I’m weighing the good with the bad, sharing the pros and cons of summer vacation. Sheri's List of Pros and Cons of Summer Vacation ... Pro:...
It was a great opportunity. I’d won a spot in Guideposts Magazine’s Refresher Workshop and I was super excited. But I’ll be honest. I was also nervous. First of all, I’m not fond of flying – especially by myself. Second, the thought of a room full of editors and...
I held my phone out and pointed to a picture. “Tell me about this bike.” “What?” My dad looked up from reading the paper. “I posted this picture of you and Mom on Facebook and a bunch of people liked it. I need something to blog about, so if there’s a story here, I...
Multiple sclerosis can do strange things to a girl’s brain. Like, for example, mess with her sense of balance. I often feel dizzy. I frequently stumble and trip or sway and stagger (especially when I’m tired). I accidentally bump into people when I walk through a...
On the evening of December 24, 2014 my cell phone rang. Two seconds later Curt’s phone buzzed in his pocket. Across the room, our home phone joined in. I checked the screen and turned my phone on speaker. Curt and the girls leaned in, listening to the voice of our...
Hi everyone! In honor of Mother's Day (this Sunday) I'm sharing my story that was recently published in the book, Chicken Soup for the Soul: Mom Knows Best.Leave me a comment and I'll enter your name for a chance to win a copy for your favorite mom! One word. That’s...
No one likes to watch their parents grow older. In my eyes, my dad was always strong. When I was a kid, Dad used to throw me up on his shoulders while he walked through the hilly pastures on our farm. Yep, he was a farmer, which meant long hours of hard work. He also...
“Merry Christmas! Come in!” Grandma wiped her hands on her apron and hurried over to greet us. I took a deep breath, enjoying a wonderful whiff of turkey and apple pie. I stomped the snow off my shoes and kicked them onto a nearby rug. Four pairs of well-worn...