As we eagerly await the arrival of our first grandchild, expected within the next month, I realized the crucial role we, as grandparents, play in their lives. Over the past eight months, I’ve been praying for my daughter and her child and that my husband and I will be the best grandparents we can be. …
I’m anxious. I’m nervous. I’m excited. I pray I will be the grandmother God wants me to be to my soon-to-be-born grandson. I want to be there for my daughter and son-in-law. I love them both to the moon and back. So how can I love this grandson more? I know I will. My …
I never thought I would say I’ve been in the eye of a hurricane, but now I can. When you live on the Gulf Coast of Texas, it is something that should be in my vocabulary. It’s a major event, and from June 1st through November 30th, known as the Atlantic hurricane season, there are …
As I mature (“grow older”), this holiday in America, celebrated at the end of May, means more and more to me. I continue to meet men and women who have served in our armed forces and have lived to share their stories with others. My uncle, my dad’s older brother Jim, served during World …
This title refers to life being short – like slipping sand through the hourglass. Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to finish things? Well, I do, and quite often. I know that I don’t use my time wisely. I procrastinate with things I should accomplish today – thinking tomorrow will always be …
Having lived in various states during my childhood, I feel compelled to share some of the most captivating and memorable places in the U.S. These are places that could make for a beautiful summer vacation with your family. As most of you know, my family would move north in the summer to states like Montana, …
I’m not usually a superstitious person, but yesterday it just happened that third time was a charm. My husband and I ventured out to do our civic duty and vote in our school districts election. I thought I was prepared and located the place in advance where we have voted in the past. After …
Remember the last time you had a good belly laugh? You found yourself rolling on the floor, almost peeing your pants, and pleading with the person who was making you laugh to stop! I remember about eight years ago (I can’t believe it has been that long) when my daughter showed me how to use …
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As we continue to age (Mom used to remind me – we either grow old or die), we must avoid the detours lurking over the hill or in the next valley. As I found out last year, suddenly, I hit a pothole (figuratively speaking), and I was at the mercy of a surgeon who gave …
