Category Archives: Family
TRANSITIONS
I’ve come to the conclusion that part of God’s wrath came down specifically on women in the form of hormonal imbalance. There are some changes as men age, but women get the brunt of it. In the teen years, our … Continue reading
JOB DESCRIPTION
WANTED: Man who is willing to sacrifice nearly all his working income to the benefit of his children. One who will set aside time to comfort, tend broken arms, encourage young minds and put his children before himself. A man … Continue reading
WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER?
Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over the past 30 or 40 years and I would like to address that today. Somehow, maybe as a result of the feminist movement, men have been lowered in value and the role of father has … Continue reading
THOUGHTS ABOUT DAD
My dad taught me how to tie my shoes. He grieved with me when my box turtle fell off the ledge of our fourth floor apartment. He came with me to the five and dime to return a trinket I … Continue reading
PLANNING FOR CHILDREN
Generally we have children because it’s a way of sharing our love for each other and through that love, we’re giving love to these new little people who are inhabiting our lives. What they don’t tell you, when you become … Continue reading
MY FATHER IN LAW
I was blessed to have wonderful in-laws. My father in law was an undertaker – a kind and caring man with compassion for everyone. His job was not an easy one. Add the fact that they made their home in … Continue reading
LAUGHTER AROUND THE TABLE
When my sister comes to town, it’s a special time. This is our second visit in less than a month and I’m relishing every second of it. Yesterday was spent with our son and his lady, and youngest daughter and … Continue reading
REUNITED
We’ve been spending the last two days with my wonderful sister and her husband. They’re both 5 years younger than us and their youthful spirit is much like the first couple in the above cartoon. I am represented by the … Continue reading
THROUGH OUR CHILDREN’S EYES
When children are young, they look to their parents as super heroes – men and women of steel – those who can make all their boo-boos better and dry their tears when they are hurting. When they get older, the … Continue reading
