Tag Archives: son

Star Wars Surprise For the Son of A Returning Soldier

Posted on July 28, 2012 by russtowne

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 Afghanistan, Chewbacca, colonel, Family, father, Jedi, Portland, son, Star Wars, storm trooper | 2 Comments

To Love You More

Posted on July 18, 2012 by russtowne

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 buddy, Celine, deeply, Dione, Eric, Eric Krop, Krop, Love, more, power, son, To Love You More, touched, you | 12 Comments

A Rite of Passage

Posted on July 8, 2012 by russtowne

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 beloved, big grin, Dog, hard work, knowing, lawns, mower, physical, physically, pride, proud, push mower, rite of passage, smile, son, sons | 6 Comments

Clasped Hands

Posted on July 6, 2012 by russtowne

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 arm wrestle, bond, brother, brothers, clasp, clasped, dad, father, Fathers, finest marble, FSB, Gold, grieve, hands, heal, Love, marble, pain, plnet, Relationship, respect, son, sons | 13 Comments

Prom Nightmare

Posted on July 2, 2012 by russtowne

Our Oldest Son had a very “memorable” Prom Night. “Memorable“ as in, “Is this terrible night ever going to end?” It had started well enough. Although he had a vehicle of his own, I’d offered to lend to him my … Continue reading →

Posted in Compassion, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged car, dad, Date, father, material things, nightmare, parents, Prom, Prom Night, son | 6 Comments

Yes, I Remember

Posted on June 29, 2012 by russtowne

From Mikey’s Funnies: My five-year-old son squealed with delight when he opened his birthday present from his grandmother. It was a water pistol. He promptly ran to the sink to fill it. “Mom,” I said. “I’m surprised at you. Don’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Grandparenting & Grandkids, Humor, Parenting | Tagged chemistry, chemistry set, child, drum set, drums, grandchild, grandfather, grandmother, Grandparents, Grandson, Legos, Mother, rock polisher, rock tumbler, son, thingy, toys, tumbler, wate pistol, wood-burning | 4 Comments

TROUBLE!

Posted on June 26, 2012 by russtowne

‘The sole purpose of a child’s middle name is so he can tell when he is really in trouble!’ –Author unknown (at least to me) While funny, the above statement was also true for my brothers, sisters, and me, when … Continue reading →

Posted in Family "Fun", Humor, Parenting, Quotes I Love, True Stories I've Written | Tagged brothers, consequences, dad, daughter, dire, Family, innocent, mom, parenting, parents, sisters, son, trouble | 8 Comments

Yucky or Wonderfully Delicious?

Posted on June 22, 2012 by russtowne

A little boy is telling his Grandma how “everything” is going wrong: School, family problems, health problems, etc. Meanwhile, Grandma is baking a cake. She asks her grandson if he would like a snack, which of course he does. “Here, … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Creativity, Grandparenting & Grandkids, Gratitude, Growth/Learning, LIfe Lessons, Observations, Optimism, Stories That Touched Me | Tagged boy, cake, delicious, Grandma, grandmotehr, gransdon, son | Leave a comment

Parenting “Fun” with Younger Son

Posted on June 21, 2012 by russtowne

Beloved and I are very proud of all three of our now grown children. Each of them is unique and special in their own ways. But there were many times when pride wasn’t the primary emotion we felt when dealing … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Family "Fun", Parenting, True Stories I've Written | Tagged beloved, little sister, parent, parenting, sister, son, window, younger, younger son | 4 Comments

What Is That?

Posted on June 18, 2012 by russtowne

A touching reminder to parents and to grown children. For parents who regret how they parented, this could be a wonderful time to begin to build or re-build your relationship with your child/children. For children who grew up and have … Continue reading →