Category Archives: parenting

FAMILY ROAD TRIPS

Posted on August 1, 2019 by

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 →

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SUM, SUM, SUMMERTIME

Posted on July 30, 2019 by

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 →

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GIVE UP YOUR PHONE?

Posted on July 16, 2019 by

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 →

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I ATE MY DAUGHTER’S HOMEWORK

Posted on July 9, 2019 by

Funny things happen to me all the time. Either that or I’m not all there and everything just seems funny. My youngest daughter brought an assignment home to finish for her art class. It was made of paper mâché and … Continue reading →

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FATHER’S DAY WEEK REWIND

Posted on June 10, 2019 by

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 →

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ON BEING A MOM

Posted on May 5, 2019 by

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 →

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THROUGH OUR CHILDREN’S EYES

Posted on May 4, 2019 by

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 →

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I’M ONLY A MOTHER . . .

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

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 →

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ON BEING A MOTHER

Posted on July 11, 2018 by

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 →

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JOB DESCRIPTION – DAD

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

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 →

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OUR CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Posted on December 12, 2017 by

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 →

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THE APPLE DOESN’T FALL FAR FROM THE TREE

Posted on November 20, 2017 by

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 →

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I’M A GREAT GRANDMOTHER?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

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 →

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PRAY FOR OUR CHILDREN

Posted on October 11, 2017 by

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 →

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE A GOOD MOM?

Posted on September 22, 2017 by

ORIGINALLY POSTED ON ATIMETOSHARE.ME 5/1/14 Proverbs 31:26-27 “She opens her mouth with wisdom, and the teaching of kindness is on her tongue. She looks well to the ways of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. When … Continue reading →

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MOTHERHOOD GUILT

Posted on September 6, 2017 by

The vision of a Jewish mother, holding every form of guilt over her child’s head, has become stereotypical.  Since Eve was the first woman, and obviously Jewish, let’s blame her.  I feel women are formed with guilty consciences and it … Continue reading →

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CLEMSON STRONG

Posted on August 29, 2017 by

When I visited Greenville, S.C. last November, I was surprised to see the number of cars with tiger tails hanging out of the trunks.  The first one I saw was funny, but when more and more of them appeared, I … Continue reading →

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BACK TO SCHOOL

Posted on August 25, 2017 by

School supplies covered the shelves for weeks and trendy new fashions beckon to be purchased.  Kids need more expensive tools to go to school.  When raising our own children, I never really looked forward school shopping, because of the huge chunk it took from our every day … Continue reading →

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DADDY

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

Neither of us was prepared for the birth of our first child.  I think it takes a long time to fit into the title of parent and usually through years of challenges and exciting adventures.  Who would’ve known the woman … Continue reading →

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HOW TO BE A GOOD PARENT

Posted on July 15, 2017 by

I’d like to say, that after 75 years of living, I am an example of what a good mother should be. I’d like to say that, but unfortunately I’d be lying.  Everything I did as a parent was merely by … Continue reading →

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