Dream Again

As the wife of a prisoner, my dream was to have Ron come home. When others asked me what I wanted most for my life, I would always respond that I just wanted my husband home. Everything I did and dreamt about centered around having Ron out of prison. I could only dream about ending…

February 25, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Wishbone or backbone

When I was a little girl, I would visit my grandparents in Jackson Hole, WY. I would look forward to every trip to their ranch. Everything was new, everything was different from my home. The fresh smell of the mountain air mixed with the scent of horses made me want to live there forever. The scenery…

February 16, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Find Your Voice

When Ron first went to prison, I felt so intimidated by…. well, by just about everything and everybody. It was really hard to stand up for myself. I felt as if I was not entitled to have a voice. This stemmed from feeling like a second-class citizen and unimportant. Read more of my story. I…

February 8, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Top 10 things to do with your family

10 fun things to do with your family If you’re anything like me, then you have spent many a night trying to figure out what to do for fun, only to discover that by the time you think of the perfect activity it’s time for the kids to get ready for bed. Ok, so maybe…

January 30, 20180Comments

ByBrandon.tijerina@theridgeproject.com

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Prison Saved Our Marriage

If friendship was a cardinal virtue, then I was about to receive sainthood in the lobby outside of the ladies’ dressing room. I love my wife, my marriage, and my three children, and for more than 20 years I have been committed to helping our family grow and be healthy and successful, even from…

January 17, 20180Comments

Byron@theridgeproject.com

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Can Married People Be Best Friends?

Should Your Absent Spouse Be Your Best Friend? The question everyone wants to debate: Should you regard your spouse as your best friend? The answer: It depends on what you mean by “friends.” The recent New York Times article by Bruce Feiler explores the question of whether or not it’s good for a person to think of…

January 9, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Mental Stress

Overcoming Stressful Situations We can probably all agree that stress can bring out the worst in people. The feeling of not having control makes things more difficult and causes a sense of powerlessness. We all experience stress in our lives from time to time. Parenting, finances, starting a new job, or being overwhelmed by current deadlines can…

January 2, 20180Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Relationship Conflict

Relationship Conflict is Inevitable: What Are You Going to Do With It? "No relationship is perfect – because there is no such thing as perfect." But as Ron and Cathy Tijerina are quick to point out, “A relationship can be permanent.” Let’s face it, every relationship has conflict. It’s unavoidable. Being physically separated from your partner…

December 28, 20170Comments

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Tips For Single Moms

I was so shocked that I had become a single mom! It wasn’t supposed to be this way; I was not supposed to be left alone to raise my boys as a single parent. This left me bewildered, scared, and overwhelmed. Not to mention completely unprepared for this job. I adored my sons and wanted…

November 3, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com

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Books For Prisoners

Books for prisoners Books are so important to someone in prison. Whether reading was part of their routine or not, once someone goes to prison they often begin to read, I mean read a lot! So, what are they reading and how do they get books? Well, the prison library and chapel offer a variety of…

October 23, 20170Comments

Bycatherine@theridgeproject.com