In just a blink of an eye, a crisis can fall upon us. There is no one who is immune to tragedy. No matter your gender, age or ethnicity; tragedy often strikes us when we least expect it. There was a young couple who went rafting on a sunny, August…
Read moreThere is a new trend in society today that makes it acceptable to blame others. But is it acceptable? I will never forget the time when someone came into my office and began telling me about some of the bad choices that they had made in life and then boldly…
Read moreI can remember when our kids were young, teaching them to ride a bike. At first, they couldn’t keep their balance, so we attached training wheels. Training wheels served the purpose of keeping them balanced enough so that they would not fall over and hurt themselves. At first, they felt…
Read moreEvery year, my husband plants a big garden. In fact, our backyard gets smaller and smaller every year as he expands his gardening plot. He works tirelessly; planting, weeding, watering, picking and canning all of his goodies. I, on the other hand, do not have a green thumb in my…
Read moreOne of the hardest things a toddler must learn is to share. Right now, our youngest grandson is 14 months old, sharing is not a concept he grasps yet. When I sit on the floor with him, he with his pile of toys and me with mine; as soon as…
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