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Together We Stand…
I think often of the great things we accomplish when we work together. Recently, I had to write a myth in one of my classes. I struggled and labored with it until I called my family for help. I spoke with several members, each one adding insights through brainstorming with me. Some gave suggestions. Others [...]
Something So Right
As a mother, I sometimes wonder if I ever do anything “right.” There are days when I realize that I must have done something right. Others who observe our family, remark on the “good job” Mark and I have done in raising our children. I give credit to my children. I think that each of [...]
I Just Love You
There are times in my life when I say something that I know is absolutely true. A feeling comes over me and I just have to say it. The one we talk about the most is “I don’t do subtle.” My husband and I were riding on an elevator. I don’t remember the conversation we [...]
Tribal Unity
So–the subject of family (or, for the purpose of this post–the experience of living tribes) has occupied my thoughts lately. Each of us is born into some type of family, though not all will reside with mother and father and siblings through childhood. Then, whatever our home life experience, we have opportunities to build a [...]
The Power of Knowing We are Stronger Than We Think We Are
Dale Carnegie said: “Most of us have far more courage than we ever dreamed we possessed.” I have thought about this recently. In fact, even before I read the quote, I knew that it was true. I have looked at people I know living under extremely difficult circumstances and they are surviving. I admire them. [...]
The Power of Family
Last week, I picked blueberries. It was the same field I picked blueberries from last year with some of my grandchildren. As I walked through the field, a flood of memories filled my heart. I saw my little grandson who had to be carried and held some of the time as he picked. I remembered [...]
The Power of Trying Something Again
Years ago, when my husband and I were first married, I tried to cut his hair. I failed miserably. I don’t cut straight and I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t want to cut his hair because I was sure I would make a mess of it and I did. The barber [...]
The Power of Music to Evoke Memories
The Power of Music to Evoke Memories My husband and one of my daughters were visiting while ironing clothes. A radio station was playing in the background. I was in the kitchen paying attention to one of my sons. We were talking and he was sharing what he had experienced earlier in the evening. Some [...]
“Love is Spelled T-I-M-E!”
One of the things I love about being a mother is to have my children or grandchildren call me just to say, “I was reading this story (or scripture or poem…) and I thought of you.” This morning, a daughter called to share a story. She gave me the name of the story and the [...]
The New Year Comes With Happiness!
“The new year comes with happiness, with songs of love and cheer. The new year comes with many joys, oh, I am glad it’s here! Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Happy New Year to you! Happy New Year! Happy New Year! Happy New Year to you!” This is one of my [...]
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