This summer John and I will celebrate 49 years of marriage. It seems to have gone by way too fast, but with 5 married kids and 21 grand children we haven’t had much time to notice the pace. We are simply thankful. Today we are most grateful for our sweet companionship. No, our marriage isn’t … Read More about 8 Keys To Make Your Marriage Last and Thrive
Night Fears and Pillowcases
A year and a half ago our grandson Mac, age 6, had to have a liver transplant. We almost lost him. It was a fearful time for his 4 siblings. (Read here). His older sister Grey (age 8) was having an especially hard time-particularly at bedtime. She could not fall asleep. She was afraid of … Read More about Night Fears and Pillowcases
Easter is over. Now what?
We just celebrated Easter. Family reunions, new outfits, beautiful flowers, yummy food. And for most of us a church service, strong sermon, and victorious hymns. “Jesus Christ is Risen today, Alleluia.” But now it’s the week after and I wonder-did Easter make any difference in my life? It’s easy to fall back into our daily … Read More about Easter is over. Now what?
What’s the big deal about a donkey?
As Holy Week approaches, I’m thinking about donkeys. Strange? Perhaps. Yet it was a mere donkey that played a major role in the events of Holy Week. As Jesus approached Jerusalem on his way to be crucified he sent 2 of his disciples to a village instructing them that they would find a colt, … Read More about What’s the big deal about a donkey?
Lessons from a Foggy Day
It’s that unpredictable time of year weather wise. You may wake up to freezing gray skies scattering small snow flakes onto struggling spring plants but then 4 days later you arise to the sun pushing its way to a balmy 70 degrees. Recently I went for a walk in the woods. It was one of … Read More about Lessons from a Foggy Day
10 Ways to Avoid Mama Burnout
When our 5 kids were little I ran away. Well not exactly; but I do remember standing by the front door at the end of a horrible, rainy day of being cooped up with sick toddlers, fighting siblings, a hormonal pre- teen and a hormonal and burned out me! With my coat on and purse … Read More about 10 Ways to Avoid Mama Burnout
Raising Good Conversationalists
Do you sometimes feel embarrassed in front of your friends because your child won’t talk and simply grumbles a “yes” or “no” to an adult’s questions? Do you have trouble getting him to talk? Do you yourself feel awkward engaging someone in a conversation? Some skills in the family will be more “caught than taught,” but … Read More about Raising Good Conversationalists
How to Be a Great Mother-in-Law
A great mother-in-law?? Okay, most days I’d settle for just being a good one or even just not messing up a relationship too badly. I’ve been a mother-in-law for 23 years now. We have 5 kids-3 daughters and 2 sons. All of them are married so I have both sons and daughters-in-law. And the things … Read More about How to Be a Great Mother-in-Law
