My mom sent me this yesterday and it has excellent wisdom! Not sure about the original poster, sorry. Thought I’d share today. James 1:19 reminds us “understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.” Silence can …
We needed to get a cat to the vet this week. She’s a stray and had been hanging around for a while so we need to get her spayed. We caught her in a big crate, but she needed to be in a smaller crate for travel. My sweet husband …
You’re the best: How to Show Gratitude in Your Marriage Read more »
One of my family’s stories is about the holidays. Every Christmas Eve, my family celebrated a Polish tradition, handed down from generation to generation. The meal includes seven homemade courses and a couple of side dishes. It’s a pretty stressful meal to make, but we love it. Every year my …
Inside Jokes: How a Good Story Helps Family Satisfaction Read more »
Planning time A few times each year, I take specific time to plan as we shift from one season to another. Typically this is at New Years, end of school/beginning of summer, end of summer/beginning of school, and birthdays. Taking time to touch base with my kids during these seasons …
It’s time to plan the next season…AND connect with your kids Read more »
In today’s fast-paced world, maintaining a strong and healthy relationship can be a challenge. As couples work through the ups and downs of married life, effective communication becomes the key to building a stronger bond. Communication is not just about talking. It’s about truly understanding and connecting with your partner …
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All goodbyes are tough I love getting hooked on shows. I’m sort of old school – binge watching isn’t my thing. I like the anticipation of a new episode, then knowing I have a week to wait for more. I love seeing the story unfold and the characters grow. What …
The Late-Summer Crazy The kids are arguing…again. The dishes aren’t put away and the floors need attention. Don’t even ask about the status of the bathroom. The sheen of summer break has grown dull and now we’re in the countdown to school. I know many moms are about crazy from …
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In a previous post, we learned a general introduction to encouragement and that there are typically two types: goal-directed encouragement and person-directed encouragement. Both are vital to our social relationships. Both also show up clearly in the different types of social support we offer to others during difficult times. Support …
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He Tried to Help… The other day my husband wanted some Parmesan cheese. It was odd that I didn’t have any in the refrigerator already. I woke up the next morning and saw a new bottle, front and center in our fridge. My first thought was, “He bought the wrong …
A Bad Day Bad days happen, right? Examples of a bad day may include waking up in pain (hip pain and headaches tend to be my wake-up friends lately). Maybe a bad day is when you’re clumsy and nothing seems to go the way you want it to – you …
