against me learning to read fluently. In fact, experts warned I might never read at a grade-school level, let alone complete college. But my mom—a dedicated Texas educator—refused to let a diagnosis define my future. To ensure I had every tool needed to succeed, she became a reading specialist and a pioneer in special education, turning daily tears and 15-minute reading struggles into a lifelong passion for books. By the end of middle school, I had read over 1,000 books—proving her favorite piece of wisdom true: "If you can read, you can do anything." Here is the story of how my mom's unfailing commitment transformed my life.
Favorite People – 28 Years and a Redneck Poodle
Daily Prompt — "Who are your favorites?" From nearly thirty years with The Big Guy to the antics of Leo, The Redneck Poodle, here is the "pack" I value most.
Daily Prompt: My Middle Name
Sometimes a simple question reveals meaningful memories. My middle name, Elizabeth, honors my Granny and brings back stories of family, traditions, and time spent at her farmhouse.
Throwback Thursday – Lessons Learned from Grandma: Life Tips to Cherish
Today's post was originally posted in January 8, 2008. I was blessed to have a family, including parents, grandparents, great-grandparents who loved me and loved God.
Mother’s Day Re-Post: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Thought I would re-post this in honor of my Mom and grandmothers. I begin thinking about some things I learned from my grandma. Put God first. Family is important. That I was loved. There is no doubt that Grandma loved me. She also shared God’s love with me. Respect and take care of your elders. … Continue reading Mother’s Day Re-Post: Lessons I Learned from my Grandma.
Throwback Thursday: Fun with The Big Guy
The Big Guy has a great sense of humor. He always finds way to make laugh. These are shots from a photo shoot in 2006. The goal was to get photos for the Christmas card. Well, the Big Guy had to just be himself.
Throwback Thursday: Christmas Break 2003
The Big Guy and I moved to Florida in July of 2003. This would be the 1st Christmas of what would become an annual trek for the next several years. I don't know if Texas was that much colder in December 2003 or if we were just not used to the cold. It was in … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: Christmas Break 2003
