Finding Joy in Family

We are ONE WEEK away from our royal wedding of the year!!! They are royal because they are a son and daughter of the Almighty King! 👑 I have so many emotions, I’m extremely sensitive, and extremely irritable all at the same time lol! But I want to share a story… A couple of weeksContinue reading “One More Week…”

There’s no special “happy children’s day” today…just a very grateful mom who stayed up late reflecting on my life. I was thinking of how much I prayed for my kids throughout the years. I was thinking about how I was told I couldn’t have children and how hurt and betrayed I felt by my DadContinue reading “Gratitude”

Oh how I wish that I could hearMy mother’s voice, so loud and clear. Mijo, can you make me one more cup of coffee,Please put some sugar and some cream,So when I go to bed, I’ll soon begin to dream.And Son, I often wonder why,In my dreams, I often cry of times that have goneContinue reading “One More Cup of Coffee”

40 years ago – January 20, 1982 – my dad gave his life to Jesus Christ. At a time when he was losing everything – his wife, his children, his job – a time when he wanted to kill someone – he was at the end of the rope and didn’t know where else toContinue reading “40 Years….”

Today we celebrate my son, Christian’s 22nd Birthday! Christian is my second-born child, my firstborn son. All 4 of my kids were “surprises” and not at all planned like many other couples do. He came at a time that I was thriving in a new job, but marriage was tough. We had only been marriedContinue reading “Christian Daniel”

In Fall 1996, I was told that my endometriosis had gotten so bad that I had a lot of scar tissue blocking the fallopian tubes, which would cause a blockage for an egg to ever pass through to be fertilized – in simple terms, I was told I would never be able to have aContinue reading “Hannah Monique”

I’ve been enjoying all the back to school pics of everyone this week! But it’s also bittersweet for me. Today I was at Walmart and walked by the school supplies. I literally got a lump in my throat and held back tears as I remembered the days that I would stock up on all thisContinue reading “Stop the Clock”

As many celebrate fathers today, we reflect on the type of man who raised us. Sadly, there are many who won’t have fond memories or no memories at all. Some dads have already left to their eternal home, and some dads are still here. Some dads have never had a big part in their kids’Continue reading “The Greatest Man I Know”

It is official…I am the mother of 4 young adults. I no longer have any minors in our family. Today at 11:25 a.m., Brandon officially turned 18 years old. Brandon is my military baby, my war child. Brandon came during a time when Danny was deployed to Iraq for 18 months. Danny was deployed onContinue reading “Brandon Robert”

How do I even begin to describe the way I feel about my mom? There are so many things I can say about her. Mom has devoted her entire life to her family. From the time that she and Dad married, they both always agreed that she would be a stay-home parent. My parents hadContinue reading “Mom”

This weekend I am so thankful for the honor and the privilege of my most favorite title – Mom! Back in September 1996, I was at a normal female appointment, and I asked about my heavy menstrual cycles and severe cramping. It was a known thing among my family and circle of friends and co-workersContinue reading “Building My Legacy”

Author: Sylvia Ann Robles-Garcia I regret not ever taking the time to write something like this for my mom when she was able to appreciate and know how much she is loved. She is existing, but only lives in that moment. She no longer remembers that it’s even going to be Mother’s Day on Sunday.Continue reading “These Hands”

Today we celebrate 19 years of life for my son, Jacob Daniel. I believe that names and their meanings and background are very important. So in 2002, when we chose Jacob’s name, I knew it was biblical, as well as his middle name, Daniel. I knew the story of Daniel in the lions’ den andContinue reading “Jacob Daniel”

I only have one living grandparent left, and that is my paternal grandmother, Rachel Robles. Grandma Robles has been blessed with 99 years today. I thought today was the ideal day to share a little bit of her story and her wisdom. I wish I had done this years ago when her mind was sharper.Continue reading “Happy 99th Birthday Grandma Robles!”

Today I take joy in celebrating my nephew’s 1st birthday! Benjamin Anthony was born on April 12, 2020. During a year that was so full of uncertainties, losses, and sadness, God shined a light in our lives and brought us a little miracle blessing in the life of Benjamin. Benjamin may have been conceived inContinue reading “Benjamin Anthony”

I am so fortunate that I have some flexibility with my job, and I work remotely on Tuesdays. Today, this gave me the opportunity to go and watch my dad play softball. He has played softball/baseball for close to 60 years, and it has been a passion of his for as long as I’ve beenContinue reading “Young at Heart”

A Quiet Home by Hannah Lopez It has only “snowed” twice in my lifetime. By “snowed,” it was very, very light & I vaguely remember it. The last week, 2/14/21-2/20/21, has definitely been a week to remember.  I dreaded Valentine’s this year, as it would be my first “single” one in the last 3 years.Continue reading “Snowpocalypse 2021 – A Quiet Home”

Originally posted on December 31, 2020 Author: Monica Robles-Lopez 2020 has definitely been a year like no other. It was an unprecedented year that made us realize that we can’t always control our lives and the things that happen or don’t happen. I still remember a year ago, I was so excited for the yearContinue reading “Goodbye to 2020”