Christmas morning came early when three small children roamed our house. They are teenagers now, so we’re happy if they wake up before lunch. When they were little they pounced on me at 4 a.m., jarring me from slumber. “Let’s open the gifts,” they’d holler. Hey,” I’d say, trying to remember where I was, “It’s December 4th. Christmas is in twenty more sleeps.” In those days, December was bright with Christmas programs and sugar... > Full Story

Oh, my precious Sara. A girly-girl through and through. Last year she went through a bit of a phase of wearing a leotard (fully loaded with tutu and crown and scepter, I might add)...

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Centuries ago in Asia Minor (present-day Turkey), a boy named Nicholas loved the story of the Magi, the wise men who traveled from afar to bring gifts to the baby Jesus. He admired...

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As difficult as separation or divorce may be for a couple, it can be very troubling for children. Virtually all children whose parents are separating experience painful feelings...

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Every year, with weddings and new babies, our family seems to grow by at least one. Now, with .. in-laws, nieces and nephews, my Christmas list has swelled to 18 “immediate”...

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