My Story Excerpts from my Memoir “Mom, you should write your story . . . about how you broke the cycle of alcohol addiction in your family. You’re the transition generation,” my daughter, Melanie, said. “It’d be too painful.” Yet, I was between writing projects. Maybe I’ll give her suggestion a try….
A Thanksgiving Challenge by Mary Weaver, as told to Deb Brammer The family photo I slipped from the pages of my Bible pictured me with my husband and our two children—before I was sentenced to life in prison without parole. As I sat on my prison bunk, I caressed my red-headed son, John, and his…
It’s that time of year again, and I love it! Each November I hand this blog over to readers so they can share why they are thankful. I think this is the 9th year and each year I’m blown away. People thankful for jobs. Family reconciliation. New beginnings. Forgiveness. Healing. Some thankful for sickness because…
My guess is the tradition is almost ten years old. It receives a lot of traffic and the private feedback I get is always uplifting. The posts inspire. Impact. It’s my annual thankful series. Each November I open this blog to guests who share why they are thankful. They can be as little as a…
I’m trying to think of out-of-the-box things that I am thankful for. I spent last night pondering what are things that make up my day that I really appreciate. Coffee is definitely up there. My laptop is a must. But music is one I don’t automatically think about, but it’s a huge part of my…
Rejoice and Be Glad! This is the day which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. –Psalm 118:24 It’s so easy in our present day of busyness and deadlines and activities, to forget to take time to relax, be quiet, have fun, and enjoy the blessings we have….