Archive for the ‘Parenting & Families’ Category

I Help My Mom Find Dead Bodies

Thursday, September 14th, 2006

I met with Jaime today. As a policewoman, she has worked in a number of locations including first serving in a small suburban area outside our city. After that she became a county deputy in several rural towns. Now she is working with us as a school resource officer in several schools, including a middle […]

Setting an Example for Others

Wednesday, September 13th, 2006

I talked with my friend, Woody, on Monday. He is a country boy who lives in New England. I live in the sunny, hot south so we compare the weather as we talk. Monday it was cool and a hint of fall was in the air there. While I envy Woody that nice weather now, […]

The Power of Forgiveness between Parents and Children

Tuesday, September 12th, 2006

I had lunch with a friend early this week. She and I had something in common. We both lost husbands when we were fairly young and within a few years of each other. Our children were small and needed lots of care. They are in their early 20s now and they grew up to be […]