Learning How to Say Thank You
On the Sunday before Thanksgiving, we went out to eat with friends as we usually do on Sundays. One of the ladies was accompanied by her teenage grandson. I was impressed with his manners. Ray and I almost always stay…
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When a Legislator Listened to His Mama
I love this picture that John chose to illustrate the opening page of Unit 9 in Exploring Government, which teaches about the 4th through the 27th Amendments to the U.S. Constitution. It is one of my favorite illustrations. The hats,…
24/7
I know that you feel on call 24 You don’t just feel it; you are! What is amazing to remember is this: God is on call 24/7, too. A friend and I recently chatted about the current situation that Ray…
Family Is Multi-Generational, Part 2
My family has enjoyed English country dancing for a quarter of a century. Here I am with our daughter Mary Evelyn during a break in a dance class in 2006. I’m the one with the broken arm, but that’s another…
Paying Attention
When I think of a walk in the woods from my childhood, I remember trails in Tennessee state parks. When I think of a walk in the woods from our children’s childhoods, I often remember hiking on a trail in…
A Message of Love for Mamas and Kiddos
Ray and I continue our journey through his daily radiation treatments. What a joy it is to meet people who are walking the same journey. They give us much support and understanding. Today Ray gets to take a break. One…