Dear Modern, Busy People: Bring Back Family Gatherings
There has been a death. The death of the family gathering . . . As a youngster, I have vivid…
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There has been a death. The death of the family gathering . . . As a youngster, I have vivid…
Continue ReadingI'm sure you’ve read the articles—or at least seen the headlines as you scroll. Siblings share a bond for life.…
Continue Reading“I’m number 1.” “I’m number 2.” “I’m number 8, but really I’m number one of them all.” Proudly, and with…
Continue ReadingA letter to my family who isn’t interested in our son: Today I sent you pictures and recapped our fun-filled,…
Continue ReadingGod looked down and thought, “I need someone who is willing . . . willing to provide the fatherly love,…
Continue ReadingFive days after my mom’s chemo, my brother, Deno, flew home to Michigan. We were going to celebrate an early…
Continue ReadingAnd on the eighth day, God looked down on his planned paradise and said, “I need a very special person…
Continue ReadingIt’s hard to believe we’re approaching the 15th anniversary of my grandfather’s passing. My grandfather–affectionately known as “Pa Joe”–left us…
Continue ReadingI grew up surrounded by my cousins. I have a ton of them—I have 30+ just on one side. So…
Continue ReadingThere is a picture of you getting ready to go to your senior prom and holding me as a baby.…
Continue ReadingDear out-of-town grandparent, I see you in your house over there. Too far for me to see, but familiar enough…
Continue ReadingDear family, My husband and I believe in the biblical view of marriage, and that makes us one. One heart,…
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