Browsing tag : family
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Happy Birthday Momma
Posted onJuly is the month we celebrate the independence of our wonderful home, the United States of America. A time of getting together to shoot fireworks (in Alabama), visiting … Read more Happy Birthday Momma
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Traveling with My Son, Then and Now
Posted onSince my divorce in 2004, I have had many opportunities to travel with my son. These “mother and son” adventures have changed over the years as you would … Read more Traveling with My Son, Then and Now
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I Love You
Posted onA few years ago we had just launched our blog at Boomer Connections, and this was one of our very first posts. Talking to other Baby Boomers like … Read more I Love You
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Nana — by Sheilah Augustine
Posted onInspirational Boomer Series: Who Inspired You? This series is about Inspiration. We ask Boomers and those working with Boomers “Who Inspired You?” We want to talk about people … Read more Nana — by Sheilah Augustine
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Preserving Memories and Beginning New Family Traditions
Posted onWhen you lose a parent, preserving memories or starting new traditions may not be something families think about because the other parent is here creating new memories. However, … Read more Preserving Memories and Beginning New Family Traditions
By Lurene Reck
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Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation: Do you feel you are being Squeezed?
Posted onIt was a beautiful August afternoon, and my 86 year old mom and I were sitting in my living room knitting baby hats while Jacob, my year old grandson … Read more Caregiving in the Sandwich Generation: Do you feel you are being Squeezed?
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Child Abuse or Parenting?
Posted onBoy, is there a big difference in parenting today compared to when I was growing up! As I listen to some today, it sounds as though everything our … Read more Child Abuse or Parenting?
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What Will Be Your Legacy?
Posted onMy husband often speaks of the day his father passed away and how he noticed that at the moment of his passing, nothing seemed to change. There was … Read more What Will Be Your Legacy?
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The Challenges of Widowhood
Posted onBrother William Earl Knight was a faithful Christian and a devoted husband of 34 ½ years. I am comforted that he left a legacy of a good name … Read more The Challenges of Widowhood
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My Dad
Posted onIf your dad is still living, a suggestion: write him a letter. I lost my dad a few years ago, so a letter is too late. But on … Read more My Dad
