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The Courage to Wrestle.

By: redtentwomen July 14, 2016July 13, 2016

Day to DayCelebration, disappointment, Faith, Mystery, Natalie Sum, Sickness, Struggle, trust, Wrestling with God10 Comments

The date had been on the calendar for months. My oldest nephew and his soon-to-be-bride were celebrating with an engagement party at my sister’s house.

The Best I Could

By: redtentwomen March 30, 2016March 29, 2016

relationshipsapologize, Childhood, disappointment, forgiveness, Mistakes, Mothering, Nurture, Open Letter to My Children, Parenting, Tracy Johnson14 Comments

An Open Letter To “The Original Three”:

Redefining Reunions

By: redtentwomen August 19, 2015August 18, 2015

Day to Day, Intentional LivingBless the Past, Come Back, disappointment, Family Stories, Janet Stark, Reunions4 Comments

Reunions. I’ve been thinking a lot about them this month.

The Gift of One More Time

By: redtentwomen August 12, 2015August 9, 2015

Day to DayBecky Allender, disappointment, Family, forgiveness, grown children, Parenting47 Comments

It came about unexpectedly. First one child, then another and finally the last called and said, “I’m going to come over to spend the night too!”

Let go of the parachute

By: redtentwomen November 17, 2014August 21, 2015

Day to Dayauthenticity, Change, Contingency plans, disappointment, Katy Johnson, Love, surrender17 Comments

I’ve always been a big believer in contingency plans.

Good Grief

By: redtentwomen November 4, 2014August 21, 2015

Day to Day, Uncategorizeddisappointment, Grief, Loss, Mary Jane Hamiton, Rage20 Comments

I don’t do grief well. It feels messy, out of control and weak.

Too Big, Too Soon

By: redtentwomen October 10, 2014August 24, 2015

Day to Daydisappointment, Divorce, Kindness, Recovery from Abuse, Robyn Whitaker17 Comments

Seven years old. Dressed in a new outfit of plaid pants, red sweater and brown patent leather shoes, I sat across from my father having been invited to breakfast.