Category Archives: Family
BUILD, ADD, LIVE, REPEAT . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER It never fails to amaze me how God protects all of His creation and gives them the tools to survive. A mother Osprey carefully covers her eggs with small twigs from the … Continue reading
GIGI’S ADVENTURE CONTINUES . . .
As a great grandmother, I can dote, fuss over, brag about and rely on seeing an amazing smiley face, from the little boy who has stolen my heart. He calls me GiGi. The name has become quite popular in our … Continue reading
THOSE WHO CALL ME MOM . . .
When I became pregnant with our first child, the doctor had me convinced I was going to have a boy. There were no ultrasounds then, so it was by guess only. When she arrived, I was under the influence of anesthetic … Continue reading
NEW LIFE . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER The birds in this pencil sketch by Paul, shows the change in shifts between mama and papa eagle. Each bird takes their turn in sitting on the soon-to-be baby eaglets before they … Continue reading
SUPER HERO MOM . . .
The media sometimes ends it news with one of those super hero stories to make us feel better after hearing all the garbage that fills our world. We’re hopeful that someone will come and make things better. We need someone to … Continue reading
OLD TIME FAMILY REUNIONS . . .
In the “good old days” a family reunion was commonplace. In today’s world, a chance to get together with your relatives is rare. Most families in this century hardly know each other because of the miles that separate them. I … Continue reading
DETERMINED, PERSISTENT GRANDMA
Today, grandmas have changed quite a bit. Most of them still work well into their sixties and beyond. Although most grandmas from the old days, worked hard right up until their dying days as well. They didn’t have cleaning ladies … Continue reading
SHE SANG ‘TIL THE COWS CAME HOME
I’ve been using AI at times to create an image for my blog posts. This one really hit the mark. My maternal grandmother was one of my heroes. She’d rise with the sun to welcome each day. She was a … Continue reading
BOTH ENDS OF THE SPECTRUM . . .
For almost six months of the first year of my first great grandson’s life, I was able to care for him while his mom worked to finish her college degree. The time was spent mostly cuddling with a newborn, changing … Continue reading
AGING WITH A PLAN- 50-60 . . .
“When grace is joined with wrinkles, it is adorable. There is an unspeakable dawn in happy old age.” Victor Hugo The time between 50 and 60 is now considered middle aged. It’s the time you start receiving solicitations from AARP. … Continue reading
HOMESTEAD . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER I’m not sure where this building was located – if it was a home – a business – a landmark, but it is an interesting watercolor with many brilliant hues and very … Continue reading
THE LITTLE BOY SHE CARRIED . . .
(FROM MARY’S POINT OF V IEW) We made the arduous trip to Jerusalem each year for the Passover celebration. Our family with many other relatives formed a caravan of sorts and traveled over rough terrain to pay homage to our … Continue reading
PARENTING IN THE 21st CENTURY
Having lived over eight decades, I’ve seen it all, I’ve lived pretty much of it and I’ve heard enough. That doesn’t necessarily make me an expert, but I’ve noticed our society as a whole has lost something over time. Somewhere along the … Continue reading
MID-WEEK CRISIS (AKA) HUMP DAY . . .
For me, getting through the battle scars of living, seems to be pretty uneventful. I get out of bed about the same time each morning. I go through the motions of preparing for the day. I might eat breakfast. I’ll … Continue reading
NATIONAL WHIPPED CREAM DAY . . .
January 2 was National Cream Puff Day and today, January 5, we celebrate National Whipped Cream Day. These days are only three days apart. I wonder if that might be a clue for me to share a story that includes … Continue reading
A DIFFERENT CHRISTMAS . . .
As I sit here this morning, trying to think of something to write about, my heart is filled with joy because it’s another day to thank Jesus for my life. It’s Christmas Day – a day like none other on … Continue reading
OH, CHRISTMAS TREE . . .
The Christmas tree has taken on many different forms over the years. When I was a child, dad would wait until the day before Christmas to buy the last one on the lot to save a few bucks. As he … Continue reading
OUR THREE CHILDREN . . .
NOVEMBER 3RD – BLESSINGS Today I thank God for the blessing of family. Our three children are no longer kids. They have, however, grown into amazing adults with great work ethics, strong faith in God, compassionate, loving, caring and faithful … Continue reading
WE ARE FAMILY . . .
ART & POETRY BY PAUL & KATHY BOECHER This is a familiar acrylic painting that Paul crafted over a period of time observing a family of Osprey as the went from one male and one female – to 3 eggs … Continue reading
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