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Lara Van Hulzen’s blog.
What about the daughters?
The news of Whitney Houston’s death was shocking to some and not so much to others. For me, it was just sad. Her music defined my high school years and every song brings a memory to mind. And her story is one that breaks my heart: a woman with so much talent, but the harsh… Read More »
Is Tim Tebow simply raising the bar?
If you haven’t heard of Tim Tebow, I hate to break it to you, but you’ve been living in a cave. Now, I have no intentions of going on and on about him or his football abilities or even his faith, but I must admit, I am fascinated with the media tornado around him… Read More »
New Years Resolutions
I read an interesting blog recently that challenged readers to consider NOT doing a list of New Year’s resolutions, but rather, think of a word to focus on in the upcoming year that would motivate and challenge you to accomplish what you desire. For example – encouragement, faith, study, joy – really any word that… Read More »
Christmas
I love Christmas. I always have. The mystery and the magic of it intrigues me. It’s almost midnight and I am the only one still awake. The kids’ whispering stopped awhile ago and is now replaced with steady breathing and soft snores. Music to a mother’s ears. I sit and watch the blinking of the… Read More »
Birthday Blog
I used to have a quote on my wall from the movie, “You’ve Got Mail.” In the face of losing her business, the only thing she’s ever known in life, Meg Ryan’s character, Kathleen Kelly, ponders life. “Sometimes I wonder about my life. I lead a small life, valuable, but small. And sometimes I… Read More »
Is Facebook a part of the future or a thing of the past?
I was discussing with a friend at dinner last night about the changes Facebook is making. And not just changes, but privacy issues as well. And we began to question whether or not Facebook has reached its peak and is headed into oblivion, or not? Now, I have been a huge fan of Facebook since… Read More »
Seasons
They are called “seasons” for a reason… I am reading a fantastic book right now on how families are just too busy and I agree whole heartedly. We are overwhelmed, over-tired, and over extended. And that’s just our kids. I see the need for progress and I understand having more available to us such as… Read More »
The Known Factor
I am a planner and a forward thinker by nature. I like to have a plan, and when that plan is altered, I am flustered until a new one is devised. Yes, I am a control freak and will own that as well about myself. I tend to enjoy the known quantities of my day…. Read More »
The Real Me
For years I struggled how to answer people when they asked me what I do for a living. Wipe noses? Change diapers? Stroll the neighborhood with a double stroller jammed with my daughter and twin boys? Now I guess my answer would be more along the lines of drive to school, check homework, do laundry,… Read More »
The Battle For My Kid’s Health
My 12 year-old daughter walked by the other day and said, “My thighs are too big.” My head just about came off. This child is 5 feet, 5 1/2 inches tall and weighs about 95 pounds. She plays every sport imaginable and is the epitome of health. After I calmed myself down, I talked to… Read More »
