Category Archives: Family Life

When Fear Overtakes…by Linda Carlblom

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Linda Carlblom

It was just a simple misunderstanding, but even after it had been cleared up, it took my heart a little time to relax and my mind to slow down enough that I could drift off to sleep. The wee hours … Continue reading →

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Wyatt to the Rescue–A Mother’s Pride, by Judy Robertson

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Judy Robertson

Has your child swelled your heart with pride by being compassionate in some way or rescued one of God’s creatures from certain death? Sometimes our children surprise us with their compassion or some character trait we didn’t know they had. … Continue reading →

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Addicted to Plastic…by Donna Clark Goodrich

Posted on April 30, 2015 by dgood648

“We live in a society in which the undisciplined endlessly pursue the unnecessary,” says Emily Barnes, author of Survival for Busy Women. “Getting something on easy credit is not much of a challenge.” Addiction to plastic not only causes tension … Continue reading →

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Eyes to See…by Carol Boley

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Carol Boley

At first I thought it was just a sliver of ice melting on the floor. I wiped up the little puddle and didn’t give it another thought. When I went back to the refrigerator an hour later, the puddle was … Continue reading →

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My Favorite Profession…by Linda Carlblom

Posted on March 27, 2015 by Linda Carlblom

I have worked in different jobs over the years, from day care to office work to customer service. During those twenty years in the work force I learned that despite being an introvert, I excelled at listening to people and … Continue reading →

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Easters of my Childhood . . . by Andrea R Huelsenbeck  

Posted on March 24, 2015 by Andrea R Huelsenbeck

From the time I was five years old until well into my teens, this is how Easter morning went: First of all, find the basket. This usually happened before my parents even woke up. That was pretty easy, since it … Continue reading →

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Easter and Last Suppers by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Betty Mason Arthurs

  Easter season is upon us and it’s a time when we Christians celebrate the time Jesus rose from the dead. Throughout the year we also have communion to remember the last supper Jesus had with his twelve disciples before … Continue reading →

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Mother-Guilt…The Gift that Keeps on Giving by Betty Mason Arthurs

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Betty Mason Arthurs

  Mother-Guilt…The Gift that Keeps on Giving by Betty Mason Arthurs   “Mom, why didn’t I go to preschool? I don’t think I’d be so shy if I had.” My grown daughter, Julie, once again asked me about her “deprived” … Continue reading →

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Is That Really What I Look Like?

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Carol Boley

The smile wasn’t quite right…kind of forced. The eyes lacked sparkle. And look at those crow’s feet. And those droopy lids. I knew I had a great photographer. Her pictures flattered her subjects, exposing their unique beauty. She’s that good. … Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Family Life, Health and Beauty, Humor, Life, Life Transitions, Love, photography, weakness | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

10 Tips for Grandparenting When Your Child Has a Large Family…by Linda Carlblom

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Linda Carlblom

I am Grammy to seven beautiful children, ages thirteen years to three months. I know many of our readers are grandparents, too, and have that many or more grandchildren. But all seven of my grands are siblings who belong to … Continue reading →

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