Sometimes, as a grandparent, I find myself doing things that I probably shouldn’t do. I suppose it all boils down to love for the kids, but I think back on some of my adventures and suddenly realize that there is no way I would ever do some of the things I’ve done, if not for […]
A Flicker of Hope Can Seem Like a Beacon
I’ve always loved to go camping. There’s something about being in the outdoors in a tent or camper and enjoying nature. Maybe it’s just the fact that you’re out of your “stuffy” house, or maybe it’s the thrill of being able to get dirty and grungy and it still be OK. I know the food […]
Avoiding the Shortcut To Trouble
I loved the neighborhood our family lived in during my Elementary School years. Now, granted, this was in the 1960’s and times have changed, but it was a wonderful time and place. All the neighborhood kids knew each other; even the parents knew each other. We couldn’t get into too much trouble because other parents […]
Praying on the Mountaintops
I’m talking a literal mountaintop here. Our family decided to visit beautiful Gatlinburg, Tennessee one fall weekend. We liked to go there occasionally for the shopping and food and, of course, the beautiful mountain scenery. It was always relaxing to get away from the hustle and bustle of Atlanta and enjoy everything that Gatlinburg and, […]