Author Archives: LASM

The Amateur Theologian: Identity – Who Am I?

Posted on April 14, 2016 by LASM

Here’s my latest “fun” revelation: I judge myself and others by the media’s values. Therefore, people are either good or bad, all suffering should end in “happily ever after,” and I let it define success, family, ethics, and physical beauty. … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Body Image, Child-rearing, Diversity, Eternal Life, Expectations, Faith, healthy living, Identity, Identity in Christ, Idolatry, Letting Go, Looks, parenting, parenting goals, Resurrection of the dead, Weight | Leave a comment

The Amateur Theologian: Wrestling with Death and Grief

Posted on March 28, 2016 by LASM

For some reason, I woke up just after midnight yesterday, as Resurrection Sunday began. Checking my phone, I saw that someone had texted me an hour before with news of our mutual friend, Steve, who had been battling ALS for … Continue reading →

Posted in Death, Eternal Life, Grief, Grieving, Jesus' resurrection, Resurrection of the dead, Suffering, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

The Amateur Theologian: Swearing

Posted on March 17, 2016 by LASM

I have a like/hate relationship with swearing. Sometimes it just feels so d@mned appropriate. On the other hand, really hate hearing my kids cuss because it’s an in-your-face reminder of just how f#ck!n8 offensive it its. Oh, and good little … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Christian Life, Faith, Letting Go, Love, Priorities, Prioritizing relationships, Sanctification, Swearing, The Amateur Theologian, Uncategorized, Wisdom | 4 Comments

My Darling, Senile Veterans

Posted on March 4, 2016 by LASM

Though it is barely March, Spring is sprouting in Colorado which means allergy season has descended upon my immune system. This is way more interesting than it used to be. I will be on immune suppressants for the life of … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Allergies, Chronic Illness, food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerance, healthy living, humor, Kidney, Kidney Transplant, Letting Go, Living on Immune Suppresents, Seasonal Allergies, Transplant Living | Leave a comment

The 2016 Academy Awards

Posted on March 1, 2016 by LASM

Among our four offspring we have a Film Editor, Film minor, Media minor, and English major, so when it comes an event about any medium that involves story, we’re going to get into it! After two full Saturdays of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Academy Awards Party, Academy Awards Review, AMC Oscar Showcase, Celebrating the Oscars, Oscars Recap, The Academy Awards | Leave a comment

Oy! My Aching Walking Dead!

Posted on February 26, 2016 by LASM

The past two days I’ve used a lot of spoons. After months and months of pinning, I was finally able to cross a bunch of recipes off my Pinterest to-try list. I made a *turmeric face mask, *detoxifying deodorant, *Egyptian … Continue reading →

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Why I’ve Gone All Granola: Living in Spoons

Posted on February 23, 2016 by LASM

My kidney transplant came on rather quickly. Between the times I learned I would need one “someday” and “now!” was six days, so it wasn’t until my pre-op appointment that someone made serious eye contact and stated in a sign-here-that-we-said-this-so-we’re-not-liable … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Chronic Illness, Clean Eating, Energy, Expectations, Faith, family, food, Food Allergies, Food Intolerance, healthy living, Kidney, Kidney Transplant, Letting Go, Living with Spoons, Low Energy, Medical, Migraine, migraine living, Pinterest, Pinterest reviews, Poo Free, Priorities, Prioritizing relationships, Relationships, Spoon Theory, Spoon Theory Living, Spoonie, Suffering, Transplant Living | 2 Comments

Hummus High and the Coconut Slide

Posted on February 16, 2016 by LASM

Not so long ago I had a pretty textbook “Laughing at Spilled Milk” day. All I wanted was to live a healthier lifestyle; Pinterest made it look so easy. Phase One: After I was diagnosed with Chronic Migraines and was … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Coconut Oil recipe, Cooking, Expectations, food, goals, healthy living, Hummus Recipe, humor, Husbands, Laughing At Spilled Milk, Migraine, migraine living, Pinterest, Pinterest reviews, Poo Free, Recipes, Spoon Theory, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Dear Me: And We’re Back!

Posted on January 28, 2016 by LASM

“If you did nothing… would God still love you?” A friend asked you this back in your most intense Marthaholic days. You were so upset at the very thought of not producing for God’s Kingdom, you told her you didn’t … Continue reading →

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Dear Me: Hold on to the Snuggle Days

Posted on October 17, 2013 by LASM

Dear Me: For the past ten or so years I (older, wiser you) have longed to have some magic experience where I go back in time to when the children were small and get to mother them for just one … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Child-rearing, Dear Me, family, Kids, Letting Go, Love, Mommy Grief, parenting, parenting goals, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Laughing At Spilled Milk: GPS Failures and Prime Numbered Booklets

Posted on March 6, 2013 by LASM

Today, so far, has been the very definition of a Laughing At Spilled Milk day. I actually thought it was going to be great because when I woke up, it was from one of those weird dreams in which you … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Anger, Expectations, humor, Kids, kids and school, Laughing At Spilled Milk, Letting Go, Self Control, temper, Wisdom | Tagged | 1 Comment

Battle of the Bulge: What I’m Learning and Unanswered Questions

Posted on February 23, 2013 by LASM

It has been a over month since I started on this new eating adventure: sitting down at a table to eat with no entertainment to distract me.  I confess that I have been far from perfect with it (this week … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Body Image, Clutter, Cooking, Expectations, Faith, food, goals, Laughing At Spilled Milk, Letting Go, Looks, Self Control, Weight, Wisdom | 3 Comments

Battle of the Buldge: Unforseen Challenges

Posted on February 8, 2013 by LASM

Wonderfully, I lost three pounds the first two weeks of incorporating my new “eating strategy.” Sadly, I gained them all back this week.  There were some unforeseen challenges. 1. As stated in my previous post, sitting and eating at a … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, Body Image, Cooking, entertaining, Expectations, family, family celebrations, food, goals, humor, Laughing At Spilled Milk, Looks, Weight, Wisdom | 4 Comments

Battle of the Bulge: Weeks 1 & 2

Posted on January 30, 2013 by LASM

For two weeks now I’ve been trying a new diet: eat whatever you want, but always at a table without any form of entertainment.(And since this started I added that everything – including snacks – must be on a plate).  … Continue reading →

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Laughing At Spilled Milk:Battle of the Bulge

Posted on January 15, 2013 by LASM

The holidays are over which can only mean one thing: the battle to drop those extra holiday pounds has begun. This year carried the usual challenging parade of sweet and fatty foods which coerce a body to eat everything offered. … Continue reading →

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