Seventy-two Hours
My daughter-in-law had a chance to attend a weekend family event so I told her to go and I would watch the kids. My granddaughter is four and my twin grandsons are 20 months. I was excited about spending three … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Stories/Memories
Unveiling Invisible Jenny May
My second book, Invisible Jenny May, (2015, Halo Publishing International) finally launches in two days! The invitations have been sent, food, balloons and books are ordered. Now I sit and wait. Jenny May has rattled around in my head since … Continue reading →
Good-bye Summer
For some children, summer vacation is over. For others, it’s almost over. The end of summer often brings mixed emotions for both parents and children. In Michigan where I grew up, school didn’t begin until after Labor Day. I always … Continue reading →
Boredom is Okay
In the 1970’s summer vacation meant: staying up late, sleeping late, beach bumming, Bible camp, and eating ice cream…lots and lots of ice cream. If we were bored, our mothers would offer us plenty of chores or look over their … Continue reading →
The beauty of life story work
‘Life Story Work’ is the phrase those of us involved in foster care use to talk about the background and ongoing stories of a child in care. It is a term that is wide enough to include all the details … Continue reading →
Create a photo diary souvenir of your family vacation
Taking photos has never been easier than it is today. Sadly, most of our photos end up in a scramble and we can’t find the ones we want when we want them. With a little effort, your family vacation pictures … Continue reading →