A Power Struggle A Chinese proverb says, "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." One such journey began nearly twenty-five years ago. At that time my husband and I made a...
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Thoughtful Gifts
The following are suggestions from families who have received thoughtful gifts that helped them cope.
■Our family greatly appreciated the gift of restaurant gift cards when we were going through a crisis. No one felt like cooking, and going to a restaurant got us “up” and “out.”
■Cook a dinner for my family. (Bring the food in disposable containers or include your name on the returnable containers.)
Outings
Everyone has times during the week when they tend to feel most alone. Evenings - weekend evenings in particular - can be tough. Make a standing date with me to go to a movie or out for dinner, or...
Energizing Words
Charlie Brown asks Lucy, “Do pretty girls know that they are pretty?” Lucy answers, “Only if someone tells them.” How do people know that they are ok? That they are doing a good job? That they are important to you? How will they know: . . .Only if you tell them.
I Did It! I Walked 60 Miles in 3 Days!!!!
Dear Friends: Wish you could have seen the impact of 2,100 walkers the 300 support persons the hundreds of people who lined our route the little children who gave us candy and stickers the little...
Preserve the Dignity
What do you see when you are caring for another person? Do you see someone who is a burden, an irritation, an old needy person, or do you look for the strength and beauty of God’s image in that person? Do you help, in your method of caregiving, to preserve that person’s dignity?