Category Archives: parenting
TIME FOR FAMILY BONDING
Maybe you think this past year and a half has been the perfect time to get back to family bonding. Some of you may protest that the whole bonding thing was overrated and you’ve had enough. Maybe your children are … Continue reading
THINGS I WISH I HADN’T SAID AS A MOM
When it comes to Mother’s Day, I have a lot of regrets as to how I raised my children, but at the same time I thank God for helping me through the process. There were things I wish I had … Continue reading
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DAD!
Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him” My dad would be 101 today, but he went to heaven instead at the age of 61. This giant of … Continue reading
LITTLE BOYS
Yesterday I talked about little girls, so it’s only fair to give equal time to little boys. When I was pregnant with our second child, I didn’t know it would be a son. I had some apprehension about having a … Continue reading
IT’S GORGEOUS GRANDMA DAY!
What do you remember about your grandma? Was it her toothless smile or her sagging body? Was it the many lines in her face and the way the skin on her arms jiggled and flapped? Was it the cookies she … Continue reading
WORLD TRAVELER
A little over a year ago, my grandson began an adventure of a lifetime. After graduating from college, he made the decision to take a year to travel to South Korea and work as an English teacher. The choice was … Continue reading
FAMILY ROAD TRIPS
This image is close to what it looked like when we traveled with our young children. Unlike today, maps are seldom used. Instead we plug into a GPS or ask SIRI. We included the family dog, because we couldn’t afford boarding, nor … Continue reading
SUM, SUM, SUMMERTIME
We’re two thirds of the way through summer and this time of year always brings memories of family travels. At the start of these adventures our kids were still quite young, so everything was exciting – like looking at the largest … Continue reading
GIVE UP YOUR PHONE?
My name is Kathy and I’m a phone-aholic. I’ve become part of the new generation. I spend way too much time on my phone. I never thought this would happen to me, but it has and now I’m going to … Continue reading
FATHER’S DAY WEEK REWIND
Since Father’s Day is less than a week away, I thought I’d pull out some of my previous posts on the subject. The following, “WHAT MAKES A GOOD FATHER,” was originally posted on 06/15/2017. Opinions about fatherhood have changed drastically over … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOM
This time of year there are many platitudes floating around regarding motherhood and the fact that these wonderful people should be exalted to a pedestal. Being a mom is a life-changing, life-lasting and life-giving experience. It doesn’t end with the … Continue reading
THROUGH OUR CHILDREN’S EYES
ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 5/13/17 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. … Continue reading
I’M ONLY A MOTHER . . .
Several years ago, I played the part of Albert Peterson’s mother in the play “Bye, Bye, Birdie.” It was a dream role for me. I used my Jersey accent and every ounce of mother that was in me to portray … Continue reading
ON BEING A MOTHER
Some years ago, I played the part of Mae Peterson, the domineering mother in “Bye Bye, Birdie” in a community theatre production. At the time, my own kids were well beyond childhood, so I could relate somewhat to the character. … Continue reading
JOB DESCRIPTION – DAD
There are many experts on fatherhood and the best ways to approach the job, but it seems to me that God gives us all the answers we need in His Word. Parenting is mentioned countless times in the Bobe and the requirements are … Continue reading
OUR CHRISTMAS ANGEL
45 years ago, I’d reached the end of my third pregnancy. We were in the center of one of Wisconsin’s common snow storms. I knew it wouldn’t be long before this little one would be born. It took some time to wake my husband, … Continue reading
THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE
I’ve been thinking about all the sexual harassment and abuse we’ve be inundated with for the past few months and trying to put together a meaningful take on it. I know that no matter what I’m going to say will … Continue reading
I’M A GREAT GRANDMOTHER?
As of yesterday, I am now the proud great grandmother of a baby. I don’t know if it’s a boy or a girl. I wasn’t there for the blessed event. My husband transported granddaughter and her new child home from … Continue reading
PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN
I’ve been a child myself, so I know what it’s like. I’ve raised three of them, with the help of God and my husband. I’ve had the joy of watching my three grandchildren become wonderful young adults and followers of God. … Continue reading
