Tag Archives: family
Surviving Your Child’s Sports Years (without becoming a screaming banshee)
For most parents, watching their child or teen play sports is an exercise in stress management. There are moments of joy, accomplishment and celebration, of course, but there’s frustration, as well. Most parents want their kid to play—and play … Continue reading
Forgiveness: Just Do It!
I had to forgive my husband today. I didn’t want to, but I did it. Do you easily forgive your spouse when they mess up, or do you hold a grudge or give them the silent treatment? I have been … Continue reading
Family Vacation with Grown Kids: A True Blessing!
For the last several years, we’ve been getting the family together for a vacation in Stowe, Vermont. Being from the south, it is quite a change for us—cooler weather, more mountainous, more color, etc. Although we love our state … 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
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
Heart of the Matter 