The great thing about getting older is that you don’t lose all the other ages you’ve been. – Madeleine L’Engle But don’t turn me out to pasture when I’m old or put me on the shelf when I can’t pull my weight. – Psalm 71:10 [...]
American Grandma
Everyone Has Limits. Where Do You Draw the Line?
The marvelous richness of human experience would lose something of rewarding joy if there were no limitations to overcome. – Helen Keller A facebook friend left this post: You know you are a grandma when you change the baby’s diaper on the floor and afterwards [...]
The Great Backyard Bird Count
The Great Backyard Bird Count is sponsored by The Audobon Society It takes place this year from Friday February 17th through Monday February 20th. This is a great opportunity to have some winter fun in nature. Counters spend at least 15 minutes a day outdoors [...]
Prayer for a Step-Grandchild
Heavenly Father, Thank you for these new grandchildren who have become part of our family. Help us to welcome them with open hearts and open arms. Help us to be patient as this new relationship slowly develops. May each one experience your love and care [...]
Making Grandchildren Feel Welcome
There is no place like home, except Grandmas. – unknown The speaker told of noisy, fun-filled weekends at grandma’s house. Her large Italian family – with countless aunts and uncles and cousins – would gather at grandma’s house every Saturday evening. She loves the memory [...]
Grandparents’ Rights
Are you a grandparent who has been shut out of a grandchild’s life? Has your grandchild lost one of their parents through death? Are you concerned about the well-being of your grandchild? Would you like to have visitation rights? If so, it is important that [...]
Artichoke Dip
Artichoke Dip I remember my first encounter with an artichoke. My friend, Teri, is an incredible cook. She served steamed artichokes to my husband and I and showed us how to pull off the leaves and dip them in melted butter. We fell in [...]
You Are Exactly Where You Are Meant to Be – St. Theresa’s Prayer of Daily Trust and Joy
They are led in with joy and gladness; they enter the palace of the king. Psalm 45:15 St. Theresa’s Prayer of Daily Trust and Joy May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. [...]
Ideas for Long Distance Grandparenting
It is estimated that 40% of all grandparents live over 200 miles from their grandchildren. Children can grow and change in just a couple of months. Missing those precious moments and milestones in grandchildren’s lives can be sad and painful. Most long-distance grandparents are looking [...]
Soups On! Crockpot Cookbook Giveaway! Enter Today!
We are constantly looking for simple and healthy ways to gather together around the table. Do you have a soup recipe to share? Please join us for this gathering of soup recipes and cookbook drawing. Just send your family’s favorite soup recipe to my email [...]
