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…
Adult Children
Resources for the Empty Nest and Beyond
Are you navigating life with adult children? Whether you’re embracing an empty nest, building healthy adult relationships, or seeking God’s guidance for communication, boundaries, and connection, you’re in the right place. These articles offer hope, grace, and spiritual insight to help you walk confidently in your role as a praying, loving parent through every stage of adulthood.
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Mother and Daughter — When Roles Reverse
My mom and I live in different cities in Florida, but our hometown is near Buffalo, N.Y. Neither of us enjoy the cold weather anymore;…
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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…
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How to Connect with Your Mom Over Time and Distance
How do you connect with your mom once you’re all grown up with a busy family of your own? (I’m still waiting to feel grown…
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A Lost Puppy and a Heartbroken Boy
Our friends got their son a couple of puppies, and those little guys are adorable! Full of wonder and adventure, those little pups follow each…
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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…
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Private Pain
A few weeks ago, I had lunch with a friend who told me a very sad story. Her married daughter and son-in-law have been communicating passionately…
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Reducing Clutter
This past weekend, Dennis and I started cleaning our garage; actually, it’s a large storage shed. The garage was converted into a playroom equipped with a…
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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…
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On Waiting
I do not like to wait. I don’t like to wait for things to happen, for relationships to be fixed, for problems to be solved,…
