This month we enter a new phase of life. My baby boy will be going to kindergarten. I will drop all three of our children off at school and return…
Relationships
Forgiven and Forgiving
Bitterness was eating away at my heart, but I chose to call it “righteous indignation.” A friend had broken my confidence and shared her slightly-skewed version of an issue I…
A New Perspective — Helping a Friend Cope with Alzheimer’s
Over the last several months I’ve watched one of my good friends experience a new season of life. Shortly after her diagnosis with Alzheimer’s, it became apparent that my friend’s…
An Evening Out with Friends
I don’t know about you, but it seems as if my husband and I rarely get out as a couple. Even more unusual is spending time with a large group…
Sisters, Daughters, and Friends
One of the joys of having adult children is getting to hang out with my kids and be friends. I’m still learning not to give advice and opinions unless asked, but…
Young Mothers Need More Hands and Friends
As I pulled into my driveway the other day, I saw one of my neighbors heading for her backyard. I jumped out of the car and jogged across the wet…
“A Symphony in the Dark”
Editor’s note: We invite you to join MomBlogger Barbara Rainey this week on FamilyLife Today to hear more about the life of her precious grandaughter. If tears provide comfort to…
Summertime with Friends
Summer is here! Now what? I spend a lot of time wondering what to do with my daughter during the summer months. Our younger child will continue in her special…
What is a Family?
My daughter Rebecca and I have been working for two months on a book about her daughter’s life. Molly was born last summer in June and lived only seven days. It was a…
A Difficult Toddler has a Message for Me
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…