A New Place
My mom will be 94 next week. Her heart’s desire has been to stay in the home my father built for her 65 years ago. She is mentally alert and loves being in her home, but recent falls which resulted … Continue reading →
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9-11, Mr. Rogers, and Hope
September 11, 2001, was a strikingly shocking, scary day for Americans. But the world—and America—are even more dangerous and frightening places now. There’s no need for me to list the reasons why—you hear about them every day. Our children are … Continue reading →
Praying for the Mean Girls
I am writing to you as one parent to another. My heart aches because my daughter has been targeted by mean girls at her school. This is not new. It is something that started in middle school and seems to … Continue reading →
Seventy-two Hours
My daughter-in-law had a chance to attend a weekend family event so I told her to go and I would watch the kids. My granddaughter is four and my twin grandsons are 20 months. I was excited about spending three … Continue reading →
Books for Beginning Readers: An Interview with Joyce Maynard
Last spring I had the pleasure of meeting Joyce Maynard at a book fair and learning about her books for new and struggling readers. The faith-based stories of Sunday Bells Publications are designed for young children who are just learning … Continue reading →
Back to School and Back to Your Schedule
I think the toughest thing about the end of summer for us is getting back into our daily routines that include: school, work, sports, and homework. Since the girls were little, I’ve done my best to try and ease the transition. … Continue reading →