Pam Reynolds
Mother of 4 Grandmother of 10
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We All Need Space
Needing space is not always about the living area. At times we need a break from certain people. We may love them and care about them but we need a break from them. By recognizing this important fact, we can keep a distance when necessary and not only maintain a relationship but have no guilt.
The Fluidity Of Life
Rumi, a thirteenth-century Persian Mystic told of a man who walked past a beggar and asked, “Why God, do you not do something for these people?” God replied, “I did do something. I made you.”
The Power of Prayer
“Life’s not about waiting for the storms to pass… It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” BJ Gallagher/Mac Anderson It has been a while since I last wrote a post. I have been extremely
Understand The Defensive Egos
Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend and felt the defensive egos rising to the surface? We fault the other person for the majority of the encounter? I have a sense that all of us like to believe we bear the lesser of the blame.
5 Useful Tips for Navigating Dementia After 60 – The Advice of a Caring Daughter
In the past months, I have been navigating the rough and turbulent waters of dementia, trying to cope with the changes I observe in my mother’s behavior. I was oblivious at first – or perhaps
Everyone Disappoints
There are many times throughout the day when our closest family members sell us out or disappoint us. Of course, the ideas quickly depart from our minds because we just can’t handle the disappointment we feel. Spouses, children’s parent’s siblings, friends, co-workers, and bosses are all included
Party Pitfalls To Avoid
Whatever the issues, couples have a difficult time deciding where they will attend a holiday celebration. We all search for time to spend with our own families, and trying to schedule time with in-laws can
The Impact of Divorce on Children
“There can be no keener revelation of a society’s soul than the way in which it treats its children.” Nelson Mandela Parenting can’t be left to the TV, computer, I-pad, I-phone tweeting, texting or any