John and I will celebrate 52 years of marriage this August! I know, that seems crazy to us because we…
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Three Crucial Things to Pray for Your Kids (and Grandkids) in This New Year
Hope, fear, anticipation, disappointment. A roller coaster year. It’s easy to enter 2021 with mixed emotions. We are exhausted from…
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How to Engage in Meaningful Conversations in a Superficial World
Recently a friend asked me, Susan, I often feel like our conversations with our adult kids and extended family members…
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When Your Daughter or Granddaughter Gets Married
Weddings evoke a tremendous array of emotions: pride, joy, relief, fear, gratitude, hope, regret, sadness. And a sense of unreality….
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Mothers-in-Law and Daughters-in-Law: Women Share Their Hearts
Recently I posted a blog about being a mother–in-law (click here to read). It generated a lot of response, so…
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My Mother’s Day Gift to You: Help & Hope!
I am so done with sheltering in place. I miss my friends. I’m tired of Zoom. I’m bored even though I have…
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How to Engage in Conversation with the People Around You
One of our Cousin Camp traditions that’s developed over the years takes place with the older kids (9 and up)…
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How to Cast a Vision for Your Family in Times of Crisis
#coronavision Schools closing, flights halted, athletic tournaments canceled, movie stars ill, elderly confined, stock markets plunging, parents frightened. Life is…
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How to Embrace the Craziness That Comes With Having Kids
This week I’m blogging over at Club31Women about how life gets a bit crazy after you have kids — and…
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Affordable Gifts to Delight and Encourage Your Loved Ones
Are you looking for gift ideas this Christmas season? I wanted to share some recommendations. Hoping this helps you find…
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