Category Archives: Grandparenting

Celebrating Motherhood

Posted on May 9, 2023 by Heart of the Matter

I was recently asked to say a few words at a luncheon celebrating motherhood at my church. It was a beautiful time with several moms of all ages and stages sharing thoughts and encouragement on motherhood. I was asked to … Continue reading →

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Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance

Posted on November 8, 2022 by Heart of the Matter

  Recently, I slid quietly into a new decade of life—one where I get discounts on Tuesdays at certain department stores and receive targeted ads for wrinkle creams on my computer. I even qualify to go on the church bus … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of God’s Blessing

Posted on March 22, 2017 by Heart of the Matter

We’ve just returned from an amazing trip to Japan where our son serves in the Navy. We flew halfway around the world for one reason and one reason only–to meet our first grandchild! The feeling of holding him for the first … Continue reading →

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