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Category Archives: Grandparenting
Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus: Five Traits of an Effective Soldier
My 8-month-old grandson is learning to pull up and stand on his own. It’s the cutest thing, and he’s so proud of himself. The first time he did it, I launched into a rousing rendition of “Stand up, Stand up … Continue reading
Shattered Treasures, Open Hands
A loud –crash– echoed from the other room, interrupting my kitchen duties that morning. Seconds before, I’d been enjoying the raucous laughter of two of my kids as they bounded down the stairs, one in pursuit of the other. … Continue reading
The Joy of Being a Grandparent: Reflections on the “Yes Phase of Life”
My 6 year old grandson recently spent a week with me by himself—a short respite from his three little gregarious and spunky sisters. We had a wonderful time conversing about life, catching lizards (he did the catching, I just … Continue reading
Posted in Grandparenting, Spiritual Encouragement, Thankfulness
Tagged blessings, family, the goodness of God
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Sorting Through the Clutter: A Family Project
I sat contentedly in a camping chair watching my grown children amidst the clutter and chaos of our latest family project—a long-overdue sorting of their childhood artifacts and memories. This year we had them all home for Thanksgiving—a … Continue reading
Posted in Christianity, Grandparenting, Parenting, Thankfulness
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Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance
I recently slid quietly into a new decade of life—one where I get discounts on Tuesdays at certain department stores, receive targeted ads for wrinkle creams on my computer, and qualify to go on the church bus to the … Continue reading
