Gratitude in Action

Many parents-in-waiting find Thanksgiving to be a challenging time of year.  Everyone counting their blessings when you are still waiting for the blessing you most desire: a child to call you Mommy or Daddy.   There’s no doubt about it – it can be difficult to...

Dreading Mother’s Day

Dear Mardie,   I’m not going to mince words…  The thought of going to church this weekend for Mother’s Day just makes me angry.  One more Sunday, in a long line of years, that I feel forgotten and alone, even with my husband right there by me.  Our Pastor honors...