Nap Time
My two-year-old granddaughter was beyond tired and in desperate need of a nap—but she didn’t want to take a nap. I knew it was exactly what she needed and that nothing else was going to help her disposition. As I … Continue reading →
The Littlest Lamppost
Title: The Littlest Lamppost Author: Bob Yanega ISBN 13: 978-0615577906 ISBN 10: 0615577903 SRP: $9.95 Reviewed by: Melissa Staehli Rating: 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 Matthew 5:16 – In the same way, let your … Continue reading →
Sharing the Moments
My husband and I have far too few chances to spend time with our grandchildren who live over 400 miles away. So we look for opportunities to share bits of wisdom and stories of yesterday with them whenever we can. … Continue reading →
Inspiration for Writers!
Lately, I’ve been reading a devotional book called Blaze of Recognition OR Through the Year with Thomas Merton: Daily Meditations from His Writings by Thomas McDonnel. In it I have found a lot of inspiration for my journey as a … Continue reading →
Someone Is Watching You!
This sweet photo appeared this week on the Grandparents.com Facebook page. As grandpa umps a ball game, his little grandson imitates what he sees grandpa doing. So cute! And so true! Children watch the adults around them and do what … Continue reading →
The Greatest Lesson From Fifth Grade
“Then I’ll tell the world what I find, speak out boldly in public, unembarrassed.” Psalm 119:46 The Message Shy. Bashful. Sensitive. These words defined my early childhood and restrained my voice until I met Mr. Peterson, a month after my parents … Continue reading →