Abby’s home! Yay! It’s University of Arizona’s spring break, so my college girl has returned to our nest. So that’s why this post is so short and my final promised posts about 7 Keys for Spiritual Growth are so non-existent. This week, Abigail is my priority. I love spending time with my young lady. We’ve shopped, eaten out, cooked her favorite… Read More
Looking Back with Joy
A few months ago I joined my daughter Abby for a “celebration dinner” that wreaked of disappointment and exhaustion. Our dinner at the Cheesecake Factory was tempered with tears and quiet moments, but we also felt a sense of soaring relief and hope for the future. We had unanswered questions and doubts, but we also relished success and sweet, sweet… Read More
Waiting for God…and Abby
Last night around 6:00 my daughter sent me this (unedited) text: Im back stage. Should be going on for my monoogue in about an hour. I feel good. Dont text me back please:):) call you when I get home. Im having ice cream and cake for dinner and watching breakfast and tiffanys and sleeping in till 8 yay Abby… Read More
A Little Acapella Christmas!
Today (Wednesday) I’m going to see my daughter Abby perform in her Freshman Debut performance at the University of Arizona. I can’t wait. Just yesterday she got rave reviews from her professors in her first semester oral review. We’re so very proud of her. So, since I won’t be here to blog for Thursday morning (today!) I’m setting us all… Read More
The Clothes of Character
Not too long ago, a college woman stopped my daughter in the restroom at the student center on her university campus to question her about her clothing. Abby was dressed head to toe in black…as usual. No, Abby doesn’t dress in a goth style, nor is she typically so plain in her dress. In fact, Abby has a real flair… Read More
Transitions and New Beginnings
Please excuse my absence from Off the Beaten Path for a few days. I have been busily helping my little girl grown woman get packed up to move to college. These are bittersweet days. I am so proud of her and ready for her to begin this new phase of life, but I’m equally saddened by the prospect of her… Read More