Honest confessions: I am not techie. I don’t really like technology and I’m coming into this new culture with serious scrape marks and often a lousy attitude. Case in point: Only recently did I give up my flip phone. Yes I miss it and have it carefully saved in a precious box as a future antique … Read More about A Lesson from My iPhone
Focus on Courage this Fourth of July
I’m thrilled to have my dear friend Barbara Rainey writing a guest blog to celebrate our nation’s birthday. I love her books. They are perfect to read together as a family on your summer vacation. When you think of the Fourth of July what pops into your head? Home-made ice cream, fireworks, concerts, picnics, flags … Read More about Focus on Courage this Fourth of July
Highlights from Cousin Camp
Last night we had our “Cousin Camp Closing Ceremony!” John and I and our great “staff,” Elizabeth and Eric, and 19 kids welcomed their parents and youngest siblings to camp. Just before the parents arrived we had a big shaving cream fight and then a dive in the pond to clean up. Here’s a little … Read More about Highlights from Cousin Camp
Dreading That Six Week Summer Visitation
Many famiies today are blended families and I am pleased to have Ron Deal, a man I greatly admire who is passionate about helping step families blossom, as my guest blooger today. Summer vacations are unique for blended families. You may have a friend or colleague who would be encouraged by his words. In anticipation … Read More about Dreading That Six Week Summer Visitation
When One Small Daily Habit Makes a Big Impact On Your Marriage
It was one of those gray rainy days preceded by another sleepless night with kids that were up –again. I curled up on my couch with my early morning cup of tea while I read my Bible, prayed, and tried to get myself in a good mood before the household exploded with ten little feet. … Read More about When One Small Daily Habit Makes a Big Impact On Your Marriage
“My main prayer for my kids and grand kids…”
Recently I was with my grandson Jack. At bedtime he wanted me to cuddle up with him while he read his Bible to me. It was a special time of grandmother snuggling and listening. And of course it went on and on – he didn’t want to go to sleep! Reflecting on this moment my … Read More about “My main prayer for my kids and grand kids…”
Lessons from a Toddler
One of my grandsons is driving his mother crazy. He is the ultimate planner. He has to know what is going to happen next. He may be in the middle of kicking the soccer ball with his brother until suddenly he stops and runs to his Mom, “What are we doing after this Mommy?” Or … Read More about Lessons from a Toddler
Quads Plus One = A Very Loud Household!
Just imagine… A house with 4 four-year-olds and one six-year-old. Two exhausted parents, and a slightly abused, yet amazingly patient black lab. Four years ago our daughter Libby and her husband Mclean had quads; three boys and one girl joined their not quite two year old daughter Greyson. Yes, that’s five kids in under two … Read More about Quads Plus One = A Very Loud Household!
