Tag Archives: teenagers

Yes, sometimes everything you have still isn’t enough

Posted on February 13, 2023 by janelleevans

Last weekend was a powerful reminder of the influence I have on my children. My youngest son had made a goal last year that he wanted to make it to state this year in wrestling. At that time, I told … Continue reading →

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It’s all up to you.

Posted on July 25, 2022 by janelleevans

Recently, I attended a thing called girls camp. Since I was in charge of the whole darn thing I got to choose the service project, and I picked tying quilts. It was a project that took several months to bring … Continue reading →

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Being honest can be harder than it looks

Posted on February 28, 2022 by janelleevans

I believe it is often easier to be honest with others over being honest with ourselves. Now I’m not talking about being critical, that is usually the other way around. We are far too critical with ourselves rather than others, … Continue reading →

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The Karma of counting

Posted on November 8, 2021 by janelleevans

My daughter and I have had this ongoing argument over how she approaches playing the piano. She refuses to count the measures as she’s learning, so she often plays incorrect rhythms until her teacher has to correct her. Believe me … Continue reading →

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