Browsing tag : family
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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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I Miss You Dad
Posted onIf your dad is still living, a suggestion: write him a letter. I lost my dad a decade ago, so a letter is too late. But on this … Read more I Miss You Dad
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Gone Fishing! A Father’s Day Remembrance
Posted onThere used to be a program that came on TV called Gone Fishing. This television show had my Dad down pat. The song that went with the television … Read more Gone Fishing! A Father’s Day Remembrance
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My Dad by Rita McCulloch
Posted onAfter reading my business partner’s article about her Dad (My Dad by Cherie Blazer), it sparked memories for me. My Dad came from a family of four boys … Read more My Dad by Rita McCulloch
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Reflections: 28 Years as a Military Spouse
Posted onWhat was it like to be a military spouse? In a word, difficult. Marked by sacrifice. My husband, for most of his career, was in Special Operations, in … Read more Reflections: 28 Years as a Military Spouse
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Mothers and Daughters, What a wonderful combination!
Posted onMothers and daughters have a special bond. If you develop that special bond early on and keep it going to adulthood, then it will never break. As a … Read more Mothers and Daughters, What a wonderful combination!
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A Letter to My Mother
Posted onLast Mothers Day I sent this letter to my Mom, who is 87 years old. She lives in an assisted living facility in another state, so I don’t … Read more A Letter to My Mother