Several of my friends have had to say goodbye to their four-legged family members recently. It’s something I’ve also experienced more than a few times over the years. Each time, these losses lead to the inevitable question of whether we … Continue reading →
This picture shows a wildlife worker displaying a healthy respect for the alligator. Without that respect, he gets hurt. It’s the same in parenting. We demand respect from our kids, but don’t always give it in return. That can hurt our children and us. … Continue reading →
As mentioned earlier in our CCA conversation about foster care, my initial introduction to the issue and idea of fostering came through a series of novels I read as a child. They were the Elizabeth Gail series by Hilda Stahl. … Continue reading →
When my youngest daughter was young, she was shy. She often lowered her gaze or even hid behind me when meeting someone for the first time. Sometimes she refused to speak when spoken to or would whisper in my ear what she wanted … Continue reading →
On the Saturday between Good Friday and Easter, we celebrated my father-in-law’s life with a funeral service that he planned before he passed away. After the funeral we traveled to the cemetery where he was laid to rest next to … Continue reading →
Kindergarten. That’s what we call it here in Sydney, Australia; the first full-time year of BIG school. The kids are SO cute, with back packs almost as big as they are and new school shoes all sparkled and clean. They … Continue reading →