Aloha from Karen Whiting. I hope you’re keeping warm! The news and many dads are focusing on the upcoming super bowl football game. Sports engage guys and also many gals. It’s a good bridge to read books about sports and … Continue reading →
As a mother of young (or even not so young) children, it sometimes feels like all you do is care for others. Constantly meeting people’s needs is exhausting and can sometimes lead one to wonder, Does anyone care about ME? … Continue reading →
My family has always enjoyed hosting overnight company. Sometimes this meant one or more of our children gave up their beds for our guests. They always did it willingly, and were such good sports about it. But sometimes a guest would … Continue reading →
Have you decorated your Christmas tree yet? As I type, ours is a work in progress. Each ornament that we unwrap holds special memories. Some are angels made of paper doilies and glitter, the work of tiny hands in Sunday … Continue reading →
Black Friday starts the big rush to Christmas. Buying gifts, cooking, parties and extra social events all add to the frenzy of the season. Somewhere in there we want to focus on Jesus and want our children to know the … Continue reading →
In January, my elderly father-in-law had several mini strokes and came to live with us. Though the move went smoothly, the transition has been difficult for my husband, daughter, and me. It’s easy to fall into a mindset of complaining, … Continue reading →