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On Strong Hearts…

October 4, 2015 by Elaine

Last week my mom called to tell me that the pains my Dad had been having for a while in his leg had something to do with a blocked artery.  After many tests and scans they decided to put a stent in one of them to help the blood flow again.  However, when my father…

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Filed Under: Austin, Dad, Emotional, Family, fatherhood, home

My Father

June 18, 2015 by Elaine

Every afternoon around 5 p.m. I listened for him.  The engine of his gold Chevy truck grumbled as he cut it off and parked it perfectly by the curb. I waited for him to enter the house and delighted in the fact that my Daddy was home, safe with us again. Mom’s delicious supper was baking…

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Filed Under: Family, fatherhood

Dad Love

June 18, 2012 by Elaine

My best memories of my Father while I was growing up include things like him dancing with my mother at weddings, how he made breakfast on Sunday mornings after church and the way he hugged me when he got home from work, telling me –  “give me some shouggy” (sugar) – his way of asking…

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Filed Under: Dad, Family, fatherhood, Holidays, Love

Neck Ties & Flash Drives, Oh My! {Happy Father’s Day}

June 19, 2011 by Elaine

The two little kids made Tim some neck tie art while at the nursery during church this morning.  I find it kind of funny since Tim rarely wears a neck tie these days.  And I’m guessing that he’s not the only Dad that doesn’t frequently sport one anymore.  Ties are just so… tight. I wouldn’t…

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Filed Under: fatherhood, Holidays, Parenting, Parents, Tim

He’s Home!

June 14, 2011 by Elaine

I sit Indian style on the green shag carpet in my bedroom, choosing a pair of shoes for my only brunette Barbie, Samantha.  She is secretly my favorite.  I even washed her hair the other night with my Mom’s Prell. I hear the familiar voice of Tom Brokaw cascading down the hallway but I cannot…

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Filed Under: childhood, Dad, fatherhood, Memories, the past, TRDC, writing

Father’s Mean So Much…

June 20, 2010 by Elaine

…especially the ones in MY life. Me and my Daddy when I was close to one year old. Tim and The B Man when he was one. Tim and Little G when he was almost one Tim and Baby K at the beach a couple of weeks ago. Happy Father’s Day to all the father’s…

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Filed Under: Family, fatherhood, Holidays

Happy Father’s Day!

June 21, 2009 by Elaine

I used to think about what “kind” of father Tim would be before we had children. I used to wonder how he would react to certain situations or how well he would bond with them. Yes, us women just do things like that. Of course there was never any reason for concern because he’s a…

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Filed Under: fatherhood, Holidays, Love, Tim

Unchartered Territory

October 16, 2008 by Elaine

I recently made my next yearly appointment with my “woman doctor” and since I am a “glass is half full” kind of gal I thought I would look at the bright side of my impending visit. See, I have a favorite part of going to the woman doctor (yes, I know I am freak for…

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Filed Under: fatherhood, Pregnancy, womanhood

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Hi! I'm Elaine, a transplanted Texan who has spent almost 16 years living in Cajun country. I am re-married to Brandon and we have five "kids" together, ages 21, 18, 17, 16 and 15 and crazy but cute dog, Charlie. I am also an office manager, occasional writer, prayer, and lover of life! Find me on Instagram (misselaine0375) and contact me at misselaineous0375 (at) gmail (dot) com.

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