Tag Archives: son

Being There

Posted on May 20, 2013 by

The story below touched me on multiple levels and I am grateful to Forever Awezome for posting it. I don’t know whether this story is true or not. I WANT it to be true, and believe that so many kindnesses … Continue reading →

Posted in Choices, Commitment, Compassion, Connection/Connecting, Duty, Goodness, Heroes, Making the World a Better Place, My Beliefs, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Updates & Quotes

Posted on April 19, 2013 by

Hi, everyone. Contrary to circumstantial evidence, I remain among the living. Though I’m back home, a dead computer, new Windows 8, a backed up sewer line, and other “opportunities to learn and grow” have dramatically slowed down my quarterly letter … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Children, Dreams, Grace, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Growth/Learning, Love, Marriage, Quotes I Love | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 15 Comments

An Outie That Was Really An Innie In A Onesie

Posted on February 20, 2013 by

My Beloved and I plan to head out shortly after 1pm our time but I thought I’d share with you a quick note from our older son regarding our grandson: “I thought Thomas had eaten so much his belly button … Continue reading →

Posted in Children, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , | 11 Comments

Don’t Smile!

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

(A re-post with minor revisions for my friends who are newer to this blog.) My Beloved and I found that one of the hardest things about disciplining our young children was staying serious when scolding them—especially when every instinct in … Continue reading →

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Salt & Sugar: Humor & A Suggestion

Posted on October 17, 2012 by

An expectant mom let her 4-year-old place his hand on her belly and feel the baby kick. He asked, “How does the baby get out of there?” To keep it simple, she just said, “The doctor will help.” His eyes … Continue reading →

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Cheerios Fun With Younguns

Posted on September 13, 2012 by

My Beloved is a genius. She used Cheerios in various ways to raise our children. Between meals, when they were hungry, she put some Cheerios onto their high chair trays. It gave them something to do, to play with, and … Continue reading →

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Star Wars Surprise For the Son of A Returning Soldier

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

I found this story heart-warming and well-done. Here’s the link or URL (I only seem to be able to get the link to work about 1 time in 10 but it isn’t from a lack of trying… and trying). I … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

To Love You More

Posted on July 18, 2012 by

I just heard the son of a buddy sing a song that touched me deeply. Here’s a link to it. I was amazed at the level of talent and the power of the singer and the song. Apparantly it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Love, Vids & Stories That Touched Me | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 12 Comments

A Rite of Passage

Posted on July 8, 2012 by

Beloved spent many of her formative years on a farm and knew what it was like to work hard. I chopped firewood for my grandparents who needed a lot of it as it was the only source of heat for … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Clasped Hands

Posted on July 6, 2012 by

On a shelf near my desk are a couple of chunks of Paper Mache that I value more than if they were made of solid gold or chiseled by a master sculptor our of the finest marble. They were made … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Gratitude, Love, Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments