I was reminded of this quote by Mother Teresa when you were talking to the mom who was upset because her stepdaughter was graduating and the maternal grandma chose to go to a wedding instead. More >>
A few days ago I heard you talking about caretaker burnout. I have always been my kids' mom and my husband's girlfriend, but two and a half years ago I also had the job of being caretaker for my father, who was dying from a non-cancerous, but inoperable brain tumor. More >>
This is in response to your blog about your friend Karen. I've been blessed to have had two Karen's in my life. They were sisters. One is my mom; the other was my Aunt Ruthie. More >>
I was just listening to your Call of the Day. You told "Geri" when her dad gives accolades about her siblings, she should agree or acknowledge their accomplishments, then ask "Why don't you ever acknowledge mine?" More >>
After many years and being a grandfather, I'm learning to consider children as young people. They're bright and shiny pennies filled with the wonder of discovering the world. More >>
I have a long story. I was only 17 when my father killed my mother, brother and 2 sisters. I married soon after and it ended in divorce. My second husband of now 33 years and I were blessed with 3 children... More >>
...But I am not writing about my husband, I want to tell you about his mother. My mother in law is a woman whom could not stand me or I her for the first two years of our marriage. More >>
When my grandparents passed away within 9 months of each other in 2005, my mother was the executor of their will, which stated the estate was to be split 3 ways... I had no idea how much work could be involved in handling someone's estate. More >>
I received a few jokes from my grandmother today in an email. I really strive to listen to the advice of this woman who successfully raised 3 of her own children and 3 of her husband's children (both were widowed when they married). More >>
I was reminded of this quote by Mother Teresa when you were talking to the mom who was upset because her stepdaughter was graduating and the maternal grandma chose to go to a wedding instead. 
A few days ago I heard you talking about caretaker burnout. I have always been my kids' mom and my husband's girlfriend, but two and a half years ago I also had the job of being caretaker for my father, who was dying from a non-cancerous, but inoperable brain tumor. 
After many years and being a grandfather, I'm learning to consider children as young people. They're bright and shiny pennies filled with the wonder of discovering the world.