Do you have a rocking chair in your home? If so, did you purchase it or was it “handed down” — a family heirloom? Strangely, many people have not “experienced” a rocking chair. Oh, you can see them lined up outside of Cracker Barrel as well as other stores and businesses that cater to the “time gone by”. What I am talking about is having your mom or grandmother rock you to sleep…
The health field has discovered the healing power of pets. By Kat Rosenfield, Guideposts In doctor’s offices, hospitals and nursing homes all over the country, a special group of caregivers are devoting their lives to helping the ill, injured and elderly. Tirelessly giving and always ready to work, these important members of the medical community have healed and cheered countless patients—offering solace, easing their pain and bringing them hope for the future. In…
In my previous article, “Birth – It’s NO Accident !” (November 10, 2009), I spoke of those who were naturally born into families and others who were “put out” for adoption. I reminded you that my wife and I had an adopted child “Tracie“ (yep, that’s her story – over there, on the right »»). I also submitted the fact that whether you were “an accident” or a planned, welcomed addition to your family,…
Mix memory, trust and a pinch of Proverbs to help your kids in finding faith. By Tom Sheridan, Ocala, Florida For parents, memory is such a dangerous thing. Oh, memory’s got a lot of very good things going for it: all those wonderful times when the kids were…well…kids. You know, the roll-in-the-autumn-leaves times, the teaching-soccer times, even those late night “daddy-my-dolly-needs-a-drink” times. These sweet memories give parents hope through the darker times….
