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Mary Jensen

Nov 22, 20182 min read

Why I Am Grateful

Thanksgiving 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 Jensen

Sep 11, 20181 min read

When will

My sister, Emily, wrote this beautiful poem in memory of my son Erik. I loved it and wanted to share it with you. #ErikHoxie...

Mary Jensen

Sep 7, 20181 min read

A Mother's Worst Fear

Erik 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 Jensen

Sep 6, 20182 min read

I am not alone in my grief

These 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 Jensen

Jun 20, 20183 min read

Are you outraged? Tender Age Shelters and Tent Cities for Children

Have 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 Jensen

Aug 20, 20172 min read

Summer is almost over

Summer 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 Jensen

Sep 20, 20112 min read

It's all worthwhile

Sometimes 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 Jensen

Sep 12, 20112 min read

Someday...

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,...

My Marvelous Journey