Hi everyone! I wanted to republish a post that I did last Good Friday, with a few minor changes. I hope you are all doing well today and I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. --Matthew 6:12 Hey second-marriagers! I hope you are having a good … [Read more...] about Forgive Them — For They Know Not
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Are You Proud to be Stepmom?
Hi everyone! Are you proud to be your stepson's stepmom? Being a stepmom is pretty heroic, if you ask me. It is "stepping" up to help raise the children of your partner, and taking them into your heart as your own! Wow, talk about love! To help celebrate the general "awesomeness" of stepmoms, I … [Read more...] about Are You Proud to be Stepmom?
Gifts from a Stepmom (and how Abraham Lincoln’s Stepmom Changed his Life)
Before my husband and I married, the children seemed very positive about having me in their life. After the wedding, however, things got harder and there was much more resistance on their end. From everything I have read, this was a completely normal and expected reaction. It is natural because … [Read more...] about Gifts from a Stepmom (and how Abraham Lincoln’s Stepmom Changed his Life)
Take Charge of Valentine’s Day This Year!
Psst, everyone, Valentines's Day is coming up! In fact, it's this week...this Wednesday, to be exact! But you probably knew that, right? What kind of feelings does this holiday invoke in you? Excitement, specialness... or perhaps a bit of dread? Husbands may sometimes feel intimidated by this … [Read more...] about Take Charge of Valentine’s Day This Year!
Second Marriage Tip #5: Be Good Friends
When I was 13 years old, our family moved to a new town where I knew no one. After leaving my old friends behind, I reconnected with an old family friend named Karilynn. We became best friends. We would spend hours together simply "hanging out" talking about boys, life and our families. She lived … [Read more...] about Second Marriage Tip #5: Be Good Friends
Second Marriage Tip #4: Agree to Disagree
Have you ever watched a political debate on T.V.? Personally, I find them pretty exciting! Everyone knows that the main goal of any debate is to win. The competition aspect of debating is what makes it so entertaining and draws people in. Let's face it, without conflict, debates are just boring … [Read more...] about Second Marriage Tip #4: Agree to Disagree
