by Diane W. Bailey | May 20, 2015 | Diane's Posts
I have always said, “God gives me the weird stuff!” But the truth is, the more I meet all of you and hear your stories the more I begin to say, “me too.” Take for example being a stepmother. Who in the world woke up one day and said, “I...
by Diane W. Bailey | Dec 22, 2012 | Diane's Posts
So here we all are, with the exception of our step-granddaughter who was with her mother. None are perfect. Some are related by blood, some by marriage, but all by choice. When stepfamilies are created we all have to give a great amount of Grace to one another, and...
by Diane W. Bailey | Dec 21, 2012 | Diane's Posts
Driving through the country back roads I see it, all large, bright and round up above the treetops. Slowing down, I turn off the headlight to the car for just a moment, and the light of the moon is bright enough to for me to navigate down the road without any extra...
by Diane W. Bailey | Dec 20, 2012 | Diane's Posts
Being a step mom is probably more difficult than a birth mom, there are not as many hugs or “I love you”; and, at times, there are none at all. You work hard and are given little credit or recognition. I am on the sidelines with some conversations between...
by Diane W. Bailey | Dec 19, 2012 | Diane's Posts
These next three blogs will all go together. Just so you will know. It is the night for the Boy Scouts to celebrate Christmas with a dinner and a few awards. Doc helps as much as he can with the youngest son’s troop; but, his job is very demanding; and, it is...