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A Painting, A Photo, A Memory
You never know how things will turn out or how they might affect your life when they do. My husband was one of nine children. While growing up, they were a very close-knit group of siblings. Once marriage and children began taking each away from the group, the relationships became somewhat distant. Several moved to other states, some were too busy raising their own children. My husband, unlike the others was and still is not a telephone person. If someone called him, that would be fine, but he was not the kind to originate the call. Still, after all these years, he still is not. All too often, one sibling would call the rest and relay any news but often, just to keep us all in touch.
By Margaret Brennan5 years ago in Families
I'm Not Getting Paid Enough For This
Allow me to begin by saying I love my husband’s family. In my opinion, I love them just as much as he does. When my husband and I first started dating, his family treated me as though I were already one of them. My husband became a widower the year before we met. I’d been divorced for about fifteen years.
By Margaret Brennan5 years ago in Families
Up
A frequent memory of my mother that crops up in my head is of her being bent over her large table in her bedroom lost in writing or reading. She was a director of social welfare in our area and would frequently write speeches for addressing different organisations and the public. She would immerse herself in other people’s words before the task. Only occasionally would she emerge from her room with a quote or thought that she would find inspiring or that she would like to discuss. Other times I would find my mother focused on her European Union projects that aimed at activating marginalized members of society. The projects would usually be quite small and yet the number of people involved in lifting up one person was mind-blowing but my mum was very determined; she believed in her work. She believed that a person can be lifted up.
By Alicja Pyszka-Franceschini5 years ago in Families
Useful Skills to Teach Your Family While at Home
The image source is Pexels. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, more and more people are spending time at home these days. Make the most out of this time at home to learn new things as a family. There are a number of useful skills that you can learn yourself or pass on to your kids during this time at home. Here are five useful skills to teach your family.
By Rayanne Morriss5 years ago in Families
Let’s Go Babes!
Holidays are the times for tradition. My mother was one who loved the Holidays with her children. Cookies, shopping and family comes to visit her. One tradition my mother and I had was a evening drive to look at the light shows that homeowners display.
By Sheila L. Chingwa5 years ago in Families
Climbing with Dad
I remember two mountains I climbed with my dad. The first time I wondered how on earth I’d make it to the top. The second time I didn’t break a sweat at all. They were both long climbs. I guess it depends on what you’re doing while you put one foot in front of the other.
By William Altmann5 years ago in Families
A Truly Terrific Toddler Tale
I know there will be some that believe a child of tender age could not possibly have an authentic experience. That one so young is unlikely to identify with a previous conscious state of mind; then resonate stronger with another state more harmonious after an encounter, align, and remember. But I am living breathing proof that it can happen.
By The Dani Writer5 years ago in Families
