Are you there God it’s me Dani. Mom gave me a copy of the new Judy Blume Book, Are you there “God it’s me Margaret” and I just finished reading it. What a really cool book. I was wondering God if you could help me out like you helped out Margaret. Margaret really wanted… Read More Dear God its me Danielle. A breast cancer story.
For those of you who might not be aware I spent my formative years growing up in Africa, and although I’ve been living in Canada for almost 30 years, winter always catches me by surprise. I know it’s coming I change my wardrobe, get my house ready, purchase updated protective gear for my kids, celebrate… Read More Give yourself credit….
I was listening to some vintage or classic rap recently while driving. I know its vintage because my kids love to remind me that anything that I know all the words to is quite dated or as they like to put it Old School. “The Power” a song by the German music group Snap! From their… Read More You have the power…
Its summer time and most young people want to be as far away from learning as possible. However summer with its long rides up to the cottage, sun sets and waiting for fish to bite provides an excellent opportunity for you to hang with your kids and re affirm family values. As the gang was heading to a family reunion this past… Read More Summer Parenting Moments using Family History..
I don’t know about you but I have found that I instinctively avoid things that humble me. Things that I know that I am not good at or will look silly doing. I just really don’t want to do or try. Like running, I’m top heavy (big chested) so I really don’t like running. Well that’s not true. I… Read More “True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less.” C.S. Lewis
When your roots are most firm, your branches steady in the winds, when you are the most prepared that’s when everything changes. Believe me, it’s true. As I watch the leaf pile raked up yesterday blow back across the lawn this morning it is again apparent no matter how much you prepare something unanticipated will… Read More Fall teaches a lesson in Change