Summer Movie Fun
I love the more relaxed pace of summer. But I also recall the cries of “I’m bored!” within the first week of summer vacation. Those summer days, though they sometimes seem to pass by in a mere blink, can also … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Parenting
Smurfs hats, penguins and chipmunks.
Dear Gabby, Do you remember when we sat chatting at the park the other day, you on my son’s scooter, me on the brick wall. Do you remember my notepad and my pen? You asked me what I was doing. … Continue reading →
Remembrances
“I thank my God every time I remember you.” Philippians 1:3 I slipped a pussy willow sprig from her funeral basket and whispered my plans in our granddaughter’s ear. “We’ll plant it soon, in remembrance of Mammie.” So, I set that brown twig with … Continue reading →
To Be a Woman: A Reflection for Mother’s Day
Tomorrow I’ll be celebrating a very special person in my life — my mother. I imagine that many reading this will be doing the same, and perhaps being celebrated as well. And while I’m excited about this beautiful day that … Continue reading →
Laughter, Your Family’s Best Medicine
As parents it’s easy to get uptight and take things too seriously. When we were raising our kids, I sometimes found myself feeling anxious or irritated by my children’s antics. I realized I was parenting out of fear instead of … Continue reading →
My Mother and I
My mother is ninety-one years old and still lives in her own home. After raising four children, she continues to have an impact on the lives of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She is amazing to say the least. As … Continue reading →