Parenting
New Year’s Resolution or Revision?
I’ve never been one for New Year’s resolutions in the past. It always seemed a little hokey, making a promise to do something one needs to do anyway such as get fit, clean out closets and finish projects. This year may just be different. What if the resolution was manageable and more than just a…
Read MoreWhere is Jesus?!?
Advent, a time to look forward expectantly to the celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ, the Light of the World. Each day, the advent calendar ticks off another day, moving my family closer to the real Reason for the season. When I think back to when my boys were little, once the nativity scene…
Read MoreMore on Manners
Christmas festivities have already kicked into high gear to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus. It’s the time of year when families and friends draw close, sharing stories, traditions and of course meals. To make this joyous time less stressful when visiting with the relatives, take some time to work on manners with your…
Read MoreDo Manners Matter?
Manners are powerful, both good manners and poor manners. Think about it. Would you rather hang out with a friend who is polite or rude? Society may focus on the crass and unruly, but respect and polite behavior will always be in style. Teaching manners goes far beyond please and thank you. And it is…
Read MoreA History of Giving Thanks
I really enjoy history! Stories of long ago that have shaped people and nations are fascinating. The history of Thanksgiving is intriguing. The first Thanksgiving dinner was celebrated in 1621 with the colonists and Native Americans. Centuries later, in 1863, Abraham Lincoln made the day of thanks official during the Civil War. It makes me…
Read MoreThanks to Our Veterans
I was in New York City last week. My son’s high school marching band was invited to take part in the NYC Veteran’s Day Parade. What excitement was in the air! I have to admit I was very proud to be a band mama. He looked so handsome in his uniform! I can only imagine…
Read MoreMore Than Just a Thank You Note
I remember leaving the mall one day when my two boys were little. They both ran ahead to open the door for me. We had been working on manners and acts of kindness. Another shopper hurried past me through the open door. Rather than expressing her appreciation, she scowled, “You don’t need to open the…
Read MoreWho Do You Love?
Uncle Dale Families are are God’s gift to His people.Through ups and downs, twists and turns and inevitable bumps in the road, family members encourage and guide along the way. And they pick you up when you fall flat! Family members also lay the framework for how we see the world. I’m so thankful for my…
Read MoreThe Thank You Project
Thankfulness Thanksgiving is a time to stop and reflect on exactly what one is thankful for in life. It’s easy to thank God for the big things; a healthy report after the biopsy, safe travels through a thunderstorm, reconciliation with a friend. When I slow down enough to really thank God, I’m humbled by His…
Read MoreLeaf Piles and Apple Crisp
Fall Fun for the Family Recently I spent the morning with a group of three-year-olds. We had a fun discussion about the changing seasons. When asked about their favorite things to do this time of year the most popular answers were, “Jumping in piles of leaves! Going to the pumpkin patch! Picking apples!” I had…
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