Cicada Summer

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // July 1, 2021 // No Comments

Near the end of May, I started to hear all about the 17-year cicadas that were supposed to emerge in our area this summer. From what I heard, it sounded like they emerged and then died away quickly. As the... Continue reading →

When a Mom Gets a Weekend Alone…

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // January 20, 2021 // 2 Comments

It comes as no surprise to anyone that the past two years of our lives have been…tough. Let’s be honest here…they have been tough for a lot of people and we are not the exception to the rule. But a... Continue reading →

The Battlefield of My Mind

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 26, 2020 // 6 Comments

It has been a long time since I’ve written a blog post that is deeply personal. To be honest, the internet has become a scary place for me to be. First, I am finding it hard to put myself out... Continue reading →

The Creativity of a Daughter Who Dresses Herself

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // July 14, 2020 // No Comments

When Tera was just over two years old, she started to have an opinion about what she wanted to wear. Of course, being her mother, I knew better what matched and what would look stylish and what would probably elicit... Continue reading →

I Hope My Children Appreciate What I Do For Them Some Day

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 9, 2020 // 1 Comment

Happy Mother’s Day! I am aware that the title of my blog post sounds not only selfish, but downright whiny. But please bear with me as I explain. These are actually not my words, but the words of my mother,... Continue reading →

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