by Jackie Bledsoe | Apr 8, 2013 | PerseveRING, Raising Kids
No March Madness or March DADness run is complete without “One Shining Moment.” One Shining Moment, a song written about the NCAA College Basketball Championship, will be played tonight at the end of coverage of the championship game. It is one of my...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Mar 8, 2013 | PerseveRING, Raising Kids
My kids hold a very special place in my heart. Very special. But no matter how cute, how much they look like me, or how awesome they are, my wife comes first. Until recently, I thought this was a common mindset. I have learned some parents put their kids first....
by Jackie Bledsoe | Mar 6, 2013 | Communication, PerseveRING
In marriage, you go through good times, bad times, and ugly times. Sometimes it is hard to keep from generalizing your entire marriage based on a particular experience. We have to remember to keep those times in perspective. When you have a bad or ugly marriage...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Feb 28, 2013 | Communication, PerseveRING
Family issues happen to everyone. Sometimes we bring them on ourselves. Other times they happen through no fault of our own. Our family has had one of these experiences this week. I have to admit it has been a long week. If you are following me on Twitter, or...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Feb 19, 2013 | PerseveRING, Raising Kids
You may have heard the phrase, the “dog days of summer”, that grueling stretch of summer when the heat is pretty close to unbearable. Days are so hot, that doing the simplest of tasks outside become draining, and you almost dread going out. Your goal...
by Jackie Bledsoe | Feb 13, 2013 | Communication, PerseveRING
I’ve been married almost 12 years, but my wife still pushes my buttons. And I know I still push hers. This week was no exception. I’ll be honest, this was the first day this week we’ve really had some decent conversation. Most of the silence was...
