“Use hospitality one to another, without grudging.” Hebrews 13:2 This post contains affiliate links. Thank you for your support. GRACIOUS HOSPITALITY: A Grandparent’s Influence This is the second post in the series A Grandparent’s Influence, which examines some of the ways my grandparents made an impact on my life. If you missed it, here are…
This post contains affiliate links. Smoky Mountains Cabin Adventure When I was a child, we had a family reunion in Red River, New Mexico every summer. All you have to do is mention Red River and I get misty-eyed. I know it’s a temptation to view childhood through rose-colored glasses, but those vacations were idyllic,…
This is Part 3 of Long Distance Grandparenting. Here are Part 1 and Part 2. Fun Ways to Connect with Grands Are you still with me? Whew! Words! Words! So many words! We’re talking about maintaining relationships with long distance grands. In my last post I shared several free or inexpensive ways to connect. This…
“Like cold water to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Proverbs 25:25 This is part 2 of the long distance Grandparenting series. Read part 1 here. Long Distance Grandparenting Budget Tips to Connect with Long Distance Grandchildren So…your grandchildren have moved away. What now? You’ve cried your tears and now…
“Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” Philippians 4:8 Parenting Expectation vs. Reality I think when our children are all young, we may say we’re okay with them living…