I sometimes ask myself how my children ended up the way they did. Now, don’t get me wrong—my children are wonderful. They are responsible and loving adult children. But they still did not grow up exactly as I would have … Continue reading →
Charles Schulz’s Linus famously carries around a security blanket while sucking on his thumb. Rosie from Rug Rats always has her pacifier with her. My own children loved their “binkies.” Little ones often carry around their favorite stuffed animal, blanket, … Continue reading →
In a recent article for a natural magazine that I happened to pick up at my local vitamin store, there was a description of a book called The Empath’s Survival Guide: Life Strategies for Sensitive People, written by Judith Orloff, … Continue reading →
In three days, we celebrate the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Historically, we know that Jesus was not actually born on December 25. Nevertheless, this is the traditional day for us to celebrate the greatest gift of all, the … Continue reading →
Happy Post Thanksgiving Day to all! “Everything is a gift from God,” I used to tell my children. It is important for children to learn this concept as early in life as possible. Our Heavenly Father does not owe us … Continue reading →
When I was a young teen, I started a club with some of my high school girlfriends. We named the club The AGCs, which stood for The All-Girls Club–a simple name for a club comprised of ordinary teenagers with an extraordinary purpose: … Continue reading →