by Jennifer Barker | Mar 4, 2019 | Health, Religion
When I was in Jr. High, a mean girl made fun of my pants. They were stretchy pants, similar to today’s yoga pants, but polyester (it was the 70’s, people), and evidently mock worthy. I had always been sensitive about being a little chubby (not sure why, because I was...
by Jennifer Barker | Feb 25, 2019 | Family, Religion
Today I’m thinking about my Dad and hoping to somehow honor him with a few words from my heart. It’s been five years since he returned to his Heavenly home. As I began to write about my love for him and how he’s influenced me, I read my own tribute to him, which I...
by Jennifer Barker | Feb 18, 2019 | Religion, Self-care
There are many things I don’t understand in my perception of what the Lord’s plan is and how it’s all going to come to pass, but the one thing I know for certain is that I am a daughter of Heavenly parents and they know me and love me, as an individual. I have had...
by Jennifer Barker | Feb 11, 2019 | Divorce, Religion
Everyone is waiting for something. Children can’t wait to be grown-ups (so they can do whatever they want). Teenagers anxiously await driving, dating, and graduating. Adults wait for jobs, houses, spouses, children, and financial security. Working people wait for...
by Jennifer Barker | Dec 10, 2018 | Family, Parenting, Religion
Why start a blog? Why take the time, energy, and risk of putting myself out there on the big, scary internet? There are several reasons I have decided to brave this journey. First, I want my children to see that I am a regular, struggling, courageous,...
