by Shannon Popkin | Mar 9, 2014 | God, Parenting, Wisdom
“Mom, can I take a bath in your bathroom?” my son asked, when he was about seven. “There’s no hot water left in my bathroom.” I tried to explain that all of our hot water comes from the same place, but he insisted that my bathroom’s...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 7, 2014 | Parenting
This note was found under Cade’s pillow last week, along with a long delayed dollar bill. Apparently the Tooth Fairy was so overdue that the tooth was no longer under the pillow. Also, FYI: Diggory is our dog.Dear Cade,This is the Tooth Fairy. I am so sorry for...
by Shannon Popkin | Mar 4, 2014 | Parenting
I paused on the staircase, overhearing my boys’ conversation. One was saying, “If you want me to go get the suitcase in the storage room, I will.” The other said, “No, I can fit all my stuff in my bag.” I walked into the bedroom, and they both sort of stood at...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 27, 2014 | Christian Growth, Communication, Gifts, Goals, Leadership, Marriage
Words of blessing, allowed to sift into a soul’s murky depths, often act like yeast. Over time, these yeast-like words have the power to activate and give rise to areas of giftedness which otherwise might have lain dormant. Words can cause people to rise and expand...
by Shannon Popkin | Feb 1, 2014 | Kids' Perspective
My fourth grader called me from school the other day.When I answered, he said, “Hi, Mom. This is Cade from Ms. VanderWall’s class.”I laughed and thought, “Oh, that Cade.” There isn’t really another Cade who calls me when he’s...
by Shannon Popkin | Jan 29, 2014 | Funny, Leadership, Marriage, Roles
I noticed something about the couple sitting down the row from us in church last week. He kept whispering little things in her ear and she kept smiling. Their interaction was subtle, not distracting, but very sweet. Though she didn’t laugh out loud, it was clear that...