A Mother’s Plea
“My daughter is six years old. She’s adorable, sweet, and loving. She has a beautiful smile and is a happy child. She loves to play and would be a good friend. But she doesn’t have any friends. In fact, she … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Family Stories/Memories
Teachable God Moments
My husband and I joined my son and his family for a Memorial Day weekend in Palm Island, Florida, on the Gulf of Mexico. Whenever I am surrounded by nature, I feel like I am closer to God. Roaring waves, … Continue reading →
The Mother’s Day Garden
Happy Mother’s Day weekend! Traditionally, Mother’s Day is a time for families to gather and to celebrate Mom. I have many cherished memories of Mother’s Day, but every year I am reminded of the tradition of a neighboring family. Every … Continue reading →
Pillow Talk: Keeping Open Communication Lines
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. Proverbs 22:6 NIV It started quite innocently when they were toddlers and fast became our nightly ritual. We’d split … Continue reading →
The Reading Quilt
It is a beautiful, sunshiny day in Illinois. Families are outside enjoying the warm spring weather. Children care counting down the days until summer vacation. I love the seasons and all of the memory-making opportunities offered by each. One of … Continue reading →
The One Topic I’ll Never Blog About
I’ve blogged on a lot of parenting topics. I made plenty of mistakes as I raised my three kids but I did a lot of things right, too. I’ve also learned a lot from watching my daughter parent her seven … Continue reading →