Author Archives: Betty Mason Arthurs

About Betty Mason Arthurs

I have been the CEO of my family for years...translation: I'm a wife, mother, grandmother, owned by two cats, and often drive my husband crazy. I have belonged to Tuesday's Children for over 20 years and without them my writing skill would have been left in rejection piles all across America. I am a non-fiction author who has leaped into novel writing and having fun in my memories of nursing school in the 1960s. We'll see if I can do an e-book with the adventures of my first novel. I am a Christian who isn't perfect but loves the Lord Jesus and I never take much that happens too seriously due to my weird sense of humor. And I'll talk about my seven grandchildren nonstop if you want me to. Blessings on all of you.

Thanksgiving Interview by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Thanksgiving Interview by Betty Mason Arthurs One of America’s greatest celebrations is in a few days, Thanksgiving. It’s a time we remember the Pilgrims who came to the new world to escape persecution for their religion. On that special day, … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Celebrations, Family Life, Family Stories, Grandparenting, Holiday, Thanksgiving, Uncategorized | Tagged College Student, Gratitude, Thanksgiving | 7 Comments

Bullies Beware, Grandmother Patrols in Schools by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on October 20, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Bullies Beware, Grandmother Patrols in Schools by Betty Mason Arthurs Maybe it’s time for schools to hang next to their signs, “Drug Free Zone,” a second sign which proclaims, “Grandmas on Patrol, No Bullying Allowed.” Is anyone else sick and … Continue reading →

Posted in Bullies, Doing Life Together, Finding solutions, Grandparenting, Kindness, School, Uncategorized | Tagged bullying, Grandmother's Help, Grandmothers in Action, School Children | 3 Comments

Parents are Recycled Life Forms by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Parents are Recycled Life Forms by Betty Mason Arthurs Yes, my husband and I are now recycled. We’ve been collected, sorted, smashed and painfully reshaped by 47 years of parenthood. And we only raised two children. Now the seven grandkids … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged grandchildren, grandparents, laughter through parenting years, Parenting | 6 Comments

A Mother’s Olympics, Part Two, by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 2, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Part Two: A Mother’s Olympics by Betty Mason Arthurs Elementary School Track and Field Track and Field experience is a must to help mothers through elementary years. You pole vault them over the first day of school with cute lunches, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Children's MInistry, Christian Living, Doing Life Together, Life Transitions, Love, Teaching, Teenagers, Uncategorized, United States of America | Tagged children, Gold Medals, loveing children, Motherhood, Olympics, Parenting | 4 Comments

A Mother’s Olympics by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on September 1, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

A Mother’s Olympics, Part One, by Betty Mason Arthurs The 2016 Summer Olympics, held in Rio de Janeiro, captured the world’s attention as nations root for their favorite athletes. I’m exhausted just watching the competitions from my comfy couch. There … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 3 Comments

Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Third Party Candidate, Henry Cat by Betty Mason Arthurs What a relief the mind-numbing nominating conventions are over. The God-bless-Americans are ready to ponder the state of our union and endure campaign strategies whipped up in the blender of … Continue reading →

Posted in America, Doing Life Together, Elections, Finding solutions, Humor, Politics, Uncategorized, United States of America | Tagged American politics, candidates, Henry Cat for President, third party, Voting | 2 Comments

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Waiting to Hear Their Voices in Orlando by Betty Mason Arthurs Once again we are a nation in mourning. We mourn over the horrific mass shooting and killing of the innocent Americans enjoying a night out at an Orlando nightclub. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bridge Over Troubled Water, comfort, death, grief, hatred, Orlando, Prayer, Shooting, sound of silence | 4 Comments

A Mother’s Legacy by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Mother’s Day was celebrated this month. For those of us whose mothers have died, it’s a bittersweet day; a sad day missing our moms and a day to rejoice that we can be with our children and grandchildren. For me, … Continue reading →

Posted in Babies, Celebrations, Doing Life Together, Faith, Grandparenting, Greatest love ever, Hope, hospitals, Legacy, Life, Love, Uncategorized | Tagged childhood defformaties, Legacy, microcephaly, mothers, praying with mother, student nursing | 5 Comments

Killer Bees, in the Middle of a Miracle by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Killer Bees, in the Middle of a Miracle by Betty Mason Arthurs “What on earth? Another killer bee attack?” My heart sank as I read the newspaper. Later I told my husband that once again our local Arizona … Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Living, Faithfulness, Fear, Grandparenting, miracles, Uncategorized | Tagged killer bees, miracles | 4 Comments

Easter or “Eater” Service? by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Betty Mason Arthurs

Easter or “Eater” Sunday? by Betty Mason Arthurs One spring a few years ago my husband and I traveled to Flagstaff from our home in the Phoenix area to spend Easter weekend with our daughter and her family. For … Continue reading →