in up roar, kingdoms fall.” I know that I can relate. We are being bombarded with terms like fiscal cliff, we watch as corruption flows freely into our government, into our schools, and into our homes. We choose television shows or movies to watch with our families by picking out the ones with the least swearing, violence, or sexual content because in this crumbling world it seems like wholesome doesn’t exist anymore. This verse is most definitely relatable. Crumbling means to fall into small pieces, to disintegrate, to break down completely, to collapse. Maybe, we aren’t quite to that definition, but at times it sure feels close. As a parent, that closeness, that sense of urgency is not for myself, but for my kids. By my definition, being a mom