When my brother was about 10, he ate only peanut butter and jelly sandwiches or spaghetti. Our pediatrician advised my mother not to worry–he would grow out of it. Today my brother is quite the cook (especially on a grill) … Continue reading →
When I was a teenager at boarding school (my family were missionaries in PNG at the time) I remember sharing a chocolate bar with a little girl visiting our hostel. The chocolate was one of my favourites and was a … Continue reading →
“And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.” Luke 2:52 One of the most terrifying experiences was placing my daughter on a plane with strangers heading twenty-four hours due east across the Atlantic to … Continue reading →
When my two-year-old son starting talking in complete sentences, some of the words that came out of his little mouth were so adorable I didn’t want to forget them—like the time I brought him with me to the voting booth. … Continue reading →
Today we celebrate Washington’s birthday or President’s Day. George Washington was Commander-in-Chief of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War before becoming the first president of the United States. Washington is an historic figure who, with our other founding fathers, … Continue reading →
Spring is fast approaching and most of us do some sort of spring cleaning in our homes to prepare for Easter. Sorting and folding, saving or discarding, making things clean and organized for the visitors we expect this holiday. Spring … Continue reading →