Okay, I admit it. I like to be appreciated. I have always prided myself on not needing “the approval of man”, and have relied on my own sense of self-worth and the belief that if I was doing what God called me to, then that should be enough. But, I was betrayed. By a coffeeContinue reading “Reflections in a Coffee Mug”
Author Archives: Lisa Scott
The Secret Garden
A mysterious garden hidden behind a high brick wall, a key stashed away in a forgotten room, and a young, bored and curious girl set the stage for an exciting and engaging story. My favorite childhood novel was Francis Hodgson Burnett’s classic The Secret Garden. I think at the time I was drawn in byContinue reading “The Secret Garden”
Helping the Orphans
My boys came home from a youth group retreat yesterday tired, hungry, and talking about orphans. While I had hoped that the weekend would have a spiritual impact on them, I wasn’t expecting this. “Did you know,” my oldest reported, “that if only 7 % of the Christians in the world would adopt an orphanContinue reading “Helping the Orphans”
Virtual School
As my 25 year high school reunion approaches, I’m thinking about how our world has changed over the years. One of my prized graduation gifts was a huge, silver boombox that probably weighed 10 pounds…complete with radio, stereo sound, and cassette player. It provided hours of enjoyment through college and beyond.  And now my 12Continue reading “Virtual School”
Summer’s End
After a summer away adjusting to life in the sandwich generation and debating how to balance the blog and the new business, I decided that the blog was too therapeutic to ignore any longer. My thoughts the last few months have created a traffic jam in my brain, and the occasional leaks of incoherent ramblingsContinue reading “Summer’s End”
When Life Throws a Curveball…and You Land in the Sandwich Generation
It all started last Sunday morning, with my husband tentatively telling me that he’d had a disturbing dream the night before. “I don’t know if I should tell you this, ” he said (as I got that queasy feeling in my stomach), “but I had a dream last night that your dad died.” Not theContinue reading “When Life Throws a Curveball…and You Land in the Sandwich Generation”
Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment
Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment That is the motto of the University of West Georgia, which we visited last weekend, and is also in line with our family’s values. They have one of the few residential early-college entrance programs in the country. These programs are designed for gifted high school students who are notContinue reading “Educational Excellence in a Personal Environment”
Walk a Mile in My Shoes, or What To Do With a Gifted High Schooler
I never understood before how the parents of young Olympic athletes in our country could fathom allowing their child to move away from home while still a child, live in a dorm with other highly driven and dedicated athletes, and only visit their families a few times a year. Now, we were not blessed withContinue reading “Walk a Mile in My Shoes, or What To Do With a Gifted High Schooler”
Don’t Get Comfortable
It finally hit me yesterday why I’ve been so wishy-washy lately. I have recognized how I was acting, but couldn’t put my finger on why it was happening. I kept blaming it on my “mid-life crisis” and getting more and more frustrated at my indecisive self. I’ve always been the leader of groups, the organizer,Continue reading “Don’t Get Comfortable”
Crockpot Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast
How can you save money on groceries, save time in your day, and still please the whole family? With a recipe that takes advantage of a cheaper cut of meat by cooking it all day in the crockpot, making for an easy dinner when you get home in the evening. My oldest son LOVES porkContinue reading “Crockpot Brown Sugar Glazed Pork Roast”