Lillie's A Wing And A Prayer

10/11/2026

A Mother's Love Is A Beautiful Thing

10/11/2026

Chores are about so much more than getting the house clean.

When children participate in the everyday work of family life, they are learning practical skills they will eventually need to care for themselves, but they are also learning something bigger: being part of a family means contributing to the well-being of the people who live there.

Developmentally appropriate household responsibilities can give children opportunities to practice planning, sequencing, problem-solving, persistence, and independence. Cooking adds another layer of learning through measuring, following directions, fine-motor skills, nutrition, and the confidence that comes from being able to prepare food for yourself and others.

But I also think the language we use around these tasks matters.

Instead of presenting cooking and cleaning only as miserable obligations we have to get through, we can help children understand what those actions actually accomplish:

💗 We clean our spaces because we deserve to live somewhere that feels comfortable and cared for.
💗 We prepare food because nourishing our bodies is one way we care for ourselves.
💗 We contribute because a family is a team, and maintaining a home should not fall entirely on one person.
💗 We help one another because care is something we practice through our actions, not only something we say.

Of course, children will not always enjoy doing chores, and they do not need to and adults certainly don’t enjoy every household task either. The goal is not to convince them that scrubbing a bathroom is exciting, but to help them build competence and understand the meaning behind caring for themselves, their belongings, their home, and the people they share it with.

One day, our children will have homes and lives of their own. I hope they leave ours knowing that taking care of themselves is not a punishment, contributing to a home is not someone else’s job, and caring for the people you love often lives in the smallest, most ordinary acts. 💗

09/24/2026

Roy and Alice ,yall come on down Lunch starts at 10

09/09/2026

Every empty chair has a story. 💙

As we look ahead to Su***de Awareness Month in September, Victoria College is preparing for its Empty Chairs Exhibit. The annual display serves as a powerful reminder of the impact su***de has on families, friends, and our community.

If you would like to honor a loved one by having their name displayed on a chair during this year’s exhibit, please complete the form by Aug. 31 at bit.ly/VC_EmptyChairs.

The public is invited to view the exhibit and, if desired, place one small item on a loved one’s chair on Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit will also be open for viewing on Sept. 23 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors are also invited to take part in a Don't Sit in Silence: Su***de Awareness Resource Fair happening on Sept. 23 between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

You’re not alone. VC students have free access to counseling. Learn more at VictoriaCollege.edu/Counseling.

📱 If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 to connect with the 24/7 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

***dePreventionMonth

09/08/2026

Bacon Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp and Cheese fried Avocado, Thanks Brenda

09/06/2026

Brittany Childs LOL 😆

Raising a daughter is like watching a lightning storm. Brilliant. Wild. Catpivating. A force to be reckoned with ♥️⚡️

08/31/2026

Lillie's A Wing And A Prayer ,Menu for Monday will be Spaghetti, Salad Corn or Hamburger Steak, Mashed Potatoes and Corn. Everyday Fried Pork Chops, Homemade Hamburgers and Fried Chicken, Thanks, Ms.Carol