Mary JensenNov 22, 20182 minWhy I Am GratefulThanksgiving is here, Christmas is not far behind, and 2018 is coming to a fast close. As we get ready to greet family and friends and...
Mary JensenSep 11, 20181 minWhen willMy sister, Emily, wrote this beautiful poem in memory of my son Erik. I loved it and wanted to share it with you. #ErikHoxie...
Mary JensenSep 7, 20181 minA Mother's Worst FearErik was only twenty, a life just begun. He loved his family, his friends, and having fun. He was not perfect, but none of us are. He...
Mary JensenSep 6, 20182 minI am not alone in my griefThese last few days have been very difficult. I don’t know why but I have been extremely emotional this week. Grief has a funny way of...
Mary JensenJun 20, 20183 minAre you outraged? Tender Age Shelters and Tent Cities for ChildrenHave you been watching the news this week? Are you outraged by the new zero tolerance immigration policy? It breaks my heart to see the...
Mary JensenAug 20, 20172 minSummer is almost overSummer is almost over. My youngest son has already started school. He is an eighth grader now and so far, he seems pretty excited about...
Mary JensenSep 20, 20112 minIt's all worthwhileSometimes I wonder if I am doing a good job raising my kids. I try to teach them manners such as don’t talk with your mouth full or...
Mary JensenSep 12, 20112 minSomeday...We all make plans, have hopes and dreams and promise ourselves that someday this or that will happen. But, in reality, for most of us,...