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Category Archives: Parenting
Protecting the Birds in Your Nest
Yesterday, my husband and I discovered a pair of Carolina wrens had begun building a nest in a watering can on our back patio. We watched off and on all day as the wrens worked tirelessly bringing twigs, straw and … Continue reading
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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
Well, spring has sprung. It’s the end of April, and we all know what that means: Mother’s Day is fast approaching. I know that soon there will be an inquiry or two from my kiddos (and husband, who still lovingly … Continue reading
Taking Care of Aging Parents: It’s Not for Wimps!
Today was a very busy day. Along with searching for a dress for my son’s upcoming wedding and shopping for groceries, I spent several hours at a nursing/rehab facility in our town at the bedside of my sweet 91 year … Continue reading
Post-Mom Life and the Search for Significance
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
Time to Land That Helicopter: The Changing Role of Parents When Their Children Marry
I have loved being a mom. It has truly been my most fulfilling role in life. Of course, I’ve had other roles over the years. I’ve been a wife, daughter, granddaughter, elementary teacher, volunteer, Bible study leader, VBS worker and … Continue reading
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