Sharing Our Chips
Recently, there was a picture of me and my sweet granddaughter posted on Facebook. This picture really touched me, and I began to tear up. (I…
Two Grandmas
Twenty-five years ago, my two stepsons were 11 and 13 when their dad and I got married. To them, I have always been “Stepmother” or…
Celebrating Spiritual Birthdays
One of the biggest days for parents of young children is their child’s birthday! All over the country, moms go to great lengths to celebrate in…
What to Do When Your Child is in the Hospital
One of the scariest experiences as a parent is having a precious child injured or ill. It usually catches us by surprise, leaving us confused,…
A Late Unwrapping
Maybe it’s because it’s December. Maybe not. Gifts are given at other times of the year, I know. And all are not wrapped in shiny paper tied…
The Best CHRISTmas Ever
My son has to be the biggest fan of the Christian children’s cartoon “Veggie Tales.” He absolutely loves them. He mimics every character, and he…
A Little Boy’s Hero
Last year on Veteran’s Day, we shared with our children the meaning of the day and shared the stories of our relatives who have served…
One Small Solution to Stuff-itis
This week as I carted the new Christmas toys upstairs, contemplating where to store the new loot, I felt somewhat heavy and divided, as I have occasionally…
Embrace Messy Children … Really?
As I pulled away from school after dropping off my six-year-old grandson, I gave thanks to God that I am sill healthy and energetic enough…
The Destruction Zone
My poor house. I pull out my vacuum cleaner, and it’s covered with stickers. Still don’t know which child did that. But those are sparkly…