Does your blood pressure go up a few points every time you hear your children screech, “I want that!” while gazing blankly into the television set? At times I become so frustrated with the “I wants” that I consider tossing … Continue reading →
Thanksgiving is probably my favorite holiday, yes, even beating out Christmas. There’s something to be said for a holiday that hasn’t caved in to commercialism. In our family, it is a time of gathering together to share a feast, but … Continue reading →
As I put my sweet baby boy to bed this evening, I was thanking the Lord for Caleb’s precious little life, and what a blessing he is to me. I was also giving thanks to the Lord for his birth … Continue reading →
Earlier this month, I posted “A Thanksgiving Cast of Characters.” Today, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about the events that shaped our annual American holiday. 1524-1614. European explorers visited the Cape Cod area. 1611-1614. 32 native men were captured and … Continue reading →
I am a planner. One look at my month-at-a-glance calendar with all of its boxes filled and color-coded is enough to prove it. I think it runs in the family. My Colombian-born husband on the other hand is more spontaneous. … Continue reading →
How much of the history of the American Thanksgiving holiday do you and your children know? As we all look forward to a sumptuous meal, time with friends and family, and perhaps a parade or football, I thought a look … Continue reading →