Posts by jamiamerine
Mother-In-Lawing: My Husbands Mother and My Son’s Bride
My mother-in-law went home to be with Jesus six years ago. It seems like longer. And, it seems like yesterday. Of my memories of my mother-in-law, Iris, her last weeks in our home, in our care, are my favorite. I guess that sounds crass. But it wasn’t because she was dying, it was because she…
Read MoreThe Number One Key to a “Perfect” Marriage
I guess it would be ideal, and perhaps make me more “readable,” to tell you all the things that are perfect about my marriage. But I try not to lie. It seems to me in the ways of “good” marriages and “bad” marriages, good is perfect, sweet, and easy. Bad means, well, you don’t…
Read MoreJesus Be All Over You, and You Too
The first time I said, “Jesus be all over you,” in public, I think I was on a Facebook live. Actually, I have said it to my kids for years. And my mom always said, “Lord be with you.” Truth be told, I always answered back, “Thanks.” And my family answers back the same, “Thanks.”…
Read MoreFaking Greatness: An Ode to Real Folks
photo cred Faking Greatness: An Ode to Real Folks As someone who barely graduated from high school, struggled against stigma and the elite, I am cheering from the stands at the collegiate scandal rocking the news waves. I will spare you the scoldings and shame on you’s. Most of us have heard it, spoke it,…
Read MoreTrue Success: Outside Inside Out
What is true Success? It happens. The webernet trolls, who seriously I do not understand, have been active this week. Honestly, I wasn’t exactly sure what happened to prompt the onslaught. But then, I was tagged in a post, shared by For Every Mom. As it turns out, two of my viral posts, The Vomit…
Read MoreDoing What You Were Created to Do: Living Marvelously
Doing What You Were Created to Do: Living Marvelously So, I feel pretty confident that I could be a marvelous travel blogger. Although, no one is paying me to go on cruises. I have never endorsed a suitcase or hiking sandal. Honestly, I would be an excellent official spokesperson for Xanax. Alas, I am just…
Read MoreHow to be Chill: Partly Sunny with a Chance of Tsunami
How to be Chill: Partly Sunny with a Chance of Tsunami I used to rant and rave. Honestly, I can still go on a tirade. There is stuff that offends me. And, there is stuff that makes me throw up a little. Maybe it is because I am getting older, but I don’t get as…
Read MoreThe Great Counselor, Counseling, and Mental Health
The Great Counselor, Counseling, and Mental Health. What would Jesus say about Counseling? Well, the truth is, I Love Jesus and Sometimes I Need a Prescription and Counseling… Honestly, you have probably heard me say, “I love Jesus and sometimes I need a prescription.” Because I was raised up in the church speak promoting the belief…
Read MoreHow to Survive the Wilderness on a Road Less Traveled
How to Survive the Wilderness on a Road Less Traveled In grade school, I had to memorize a poem. If I am, to be honest, the one I picked was the easiest of those to chose from. If you have read anything I have written before, you know, I was not a super gifted student. …
Read MoreMiraculous Hiney Healing, Waiting, and Other Mysteries
Miraculous Hiney Healing, Waiting, and Other Mysteries I didn’t want to tell you this. The thing is, I am a firm believer in the power of prayer. I will pray for you, please pray for me. Early in my writing career, which was about three years ago because I am still early in my writing…
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