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Key Pieces

missing piece

I just finished a 1500 piece puzzle. It was probably the largest puzzle I have ever undertaken and it took me almost three weeks to complete. It has been one of the positives in this COVID 19 seclusion that has been a part of our lives. I had bought the puzzle brand new, so I […]

Reactivating the Family

new normal

I don’t think anyone would have imagined the year 2020 would have unfolded the way it did. As I write this, it is the beginning of May. We have already been socially distancing (a phrase that 2 months ago didn’t exist) for over five weeks. Society has almost completely come to a standstill. Church, school, […]

Do You Praise Your Children?

praise

            What do we say when our babies take their first steps, when our son ties his shoelaces  by himself,  when our middle schooler passes a tough math exam? Wouldn’t you say, “Good job!”? I hope so!  There is joy in taking pleasure in our children’s accomplishments.              However, in addition to that, have you […]