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Motherhood

Today is not my first day of School.

August 22, 2017August 22, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

Today is the first day of school for DCPS students and teachers. But I do not have students this year. I will not eat lunch with coworkers, decorate a classroom, or grade papers at my own desk. I am no longer, at least for this season, a teacher. In May, after years of prayer (even … Continue reading Today is not my first day of School.

Jack Communicates

August 4, 2017August 5, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

Being a mama has provided another lesson in how we communicate in more than just words.

The Story of Jack

June 27, 2017June 27, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ 1 Comment

I watched from the side lines. We were dating, and Jon was playing point guard, I believe, for the Carolina (Tar Heels). He ran down the court, scored a layup, and everyone went crazy. The team went up to my grandma’s Sitting Room for a celebratory get together with Coach Roy. I walked up the … Continue reading The Story of Jack

Blog Accountability

March 12, 2016July 23, 2017 ~ Kristy McCay ~ Leave a comment

I am writing this post with my future self in mind. Over the next 18 years (and beyond) there will be many days when I worry about my son. I will want Jack to stay close so that I can protect him. I will want to control certain situations so that I can lessen the chance … Continue reading Blog Accountability

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