I was sitting in the audience of a mega-church listening to my son-in-law preach. It’s kind of an odd feeling knowing him well, watching him live his life (off the stage), and loving him like a son. And being pierced with the truths of God’s Word as my heart and brain configure the learning and […]
Irma, Helen, Rosa, Lorraine, and Claire were sitting outside enjoying the fresh air and friendly conversation. As residents of the Sunshine Retirement community, they loved sharing stories about family, community gossip, and adventures they’d all like to take for the upcoming year. These elderly ladies had two things in common: they all had son’s and […]
An odd thing to blog about, I know! But this problem drove me mad and if I can help just one person avoid all the angst I went through, not to mention how it also affected my husband, then this post will be a victory. At one point I contemplated SHAVING MY HEAD resolving that […]
We are living in a cancel culture. An adult child gets offended and they decide they will no longer talk to you. An adult child thinks back on offenses from parents and decides to “take some space.” An adult child doesn’t like advice given and they decide to remove you from their life. I don’t […]
I was watching a family show on TV. I love this particular show because it always makes me laugh and it centers around family. The thing that I love about the show the most, and the thing that always brings me back, is how the family stays connected. No matter what, they love and accept […]
Moms are heroes we don’t hear enough about. Some of us have complicated relationships with our mothers. Like child actor, Jennette McCurdy who wrote the #1 New York Times Bestseller, I’m Glad My Mom Died. When I saw this title I had to pick it up and read it. I couldn’t imagine anyone feeling that […]
Grandkids are one of life’s greatest blessings. If you are a grandparent you know what I’m talking about. We get to enjoy them, spoil them, and hand them back. Life doesn’t get any better than that. On my last trip to visit my Texas grandkids I got to put the 3-year-old to bed each night. […]
Easter was the first holiday that I remember as a child. One morning I awoke and found candy on the coffee table in the living room just for me. Could there be anything better? I didn’t understand why candy suddenly emerged, but I remember loving it. Every morning after that day I ran to the coffee table […]
This article was so impactful for me I knew you could, like I did, glean from the wisdom about life here… Simply Enjoying Your Children: A Father’s Advice for Love and Joy by Blake Brewer “Tell me you are from a small town without saying you are from a small town . . . .” […]
Thanksgiving is the time where we focus on thankfulness and what we are grateful for. That comes easier for some than for others. Sometimes this festive season can be more difficult for some with hurt and past memories creeping up or the reminder of current circumstances which may include big losses and disappointments. This can […]
