8 Tips to Help a Grieving Child

The death of a loved one is difficult. We’re grieving and so are our children. Often the loss of a grandparent, great aunt/uncle or other elderly family member or a pet is the first experience children have with death. We cannot protect our children from the pain of grief and loss. However, we can help…

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The Father's Day Tree

My favorite symbol of Father’s Day is the maple tree in my family’s backyard. It reminds me of my dad because it was planted in his memory. Everyone told me to be prepared for “firsts”: the first Easter, birthday, Christmas after my dad passed away following a courageous battle with multiple myeloma, cancer of the…

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Who 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…

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