I’m in Arizona for Sara’s roommate, Julie’s wedding. Julie has been like part of our family for the last four years. She is the roommate you pray for when you want your daughter to be happy in her new college life. One afternoon when I was visiting them during their sophomore year, Julie asked Sara… Continue reading L-O-V-E
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Here kitty, kitty…
I'm dedicating this post to my cousin Becky. When my mom and I arrived at the beach a couple of weeks ago, we filled our arms full of all the supplies we hauled down there and headed up the stairs. When I peeked over the Costco-sized packages of toilet paper and paper towels to unlock… Continue reading Here kitty, kitty…
Just Like Me but Better
While visiting my mom recently, I said, “Mom, remember when you used to say, ‘I hope you have a daughter just like you?’ In case you haven’t figured it out by now, your wish came true.” My 18-year old daughter Annie is so much like me it’s scary. I realized how much Annie is like… Continue reading Just Like Me but Better
Things you don’t say…
My oldest daughter just turned 21 years old. She is home for the summer working to bulk up her bank account after draining it with a semester abroad in London with side trips all around Europe. (Oh, to casually say, “When I lived in Europe…”) I’ve noticed a new maturity about her since she came… Continue reading Things you don’t say…
Laurie Snow Turner 