Often times as parents we want to give our children “a better life,” then what we had growing up, but how do we define “better?”
Last night I was listening to Heshie Segal’s interview of Dr. Dennis Waitley, and he made this comment, ” Give your children roots and wings and less loot and things.” It [...]
We had the privilege of attending the wedding of our friend, Rick Winslow, this past weekend in Las Vegas. It was a pretty emotional evening for many reasons.
It was exciting to witness not only the union Rick took with his new bride, Inika – a new beginning for them together. However, it also sparked [...]
“What appears to be the end may really be a new beginning.” ~ Author Unknown
Today is the first day of July. Gee, I can’t believe May & June have already come and gone! I meant to write this posting at the end of May, however, it all came and went so fast.
As we attended my [...]
A Dad is a person
who is loving and kind,
And often he knows
what you have on your mind.
He’s someone who listens,
suggests, and defends.
A dad can be one
of your very best friends!
He’s proud of your triumphs,
but when things go wrong,
A dad can be patient
and helpful and strong
In all that you do,
a dad’s love plays a part.
There’s always [...]
You are the one person
Who shares my
Deepest thoughts
And loves me in spite
Of them…
As my friend, you counsel me when my heart is broken, and you stand by me when I’m mistreated. You rally behind me in my good decisions and are there to help me through the consequences of the bad ones. Whom else can [...]
This past weekend was yet another time cherished with family and friends. Saturday was my birthday, and I was lucky enough to have my family come up from Pueblo to spend “my day” with me.
We went out and did what I LOVE to do – we went out dancing…we had so much fun! Chocolate cake [...]
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People come into your life for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. When you figure out which it is, you know exactly what to do.
When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed outwardly or inwardly. They have come to assist you [...]
Anyone who knows me personally knows how important my family is to me. Not only my own immediate family, but also my extended family means the world!
The past few weekends, we had the honor of spending some good, quality time with my mom and dad, sisters, nephews & in-laws.
During these past two weekends we did [...]
Do you have a child in school? Are you often trying to remember certain things right before your child goes to bed at night – just so you’re not scrambling to remember everything in the morning?
Well, if you’re like most parents, you have so may things to do each evening, and so little time to [...]
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