Category Archives: Grandparents

Favorite #77: Mom’s Unconditional Love

Never Ending Love Is there someone in your life who has been your rock or loved you unconditionally? For me, that has been my mom.  Although the theme for this blog might fit better closer to Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day, there’s no time frame … Continue reading

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Favorite #74: Family Traditions

Building Memories  While it’s true Christmas has come and gone, the memories of time well-spent with family and friends lingers long after the presents have been put away or forgotten. Memories of Christmas Eve services, performances of the Nutcracker, leaving cookies … Continue reading

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Favorite # 72: Salem Lutheran Preschool

Salem Lutheran Preschool Looking back when my two daughters were growing up, I remember many milestones, with one of those being their first day of preschool. After checking out different programs in the community, I choose a church preschool and was excited to know my daughters … Continue reading

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Favorite #69: Miracles

Giving Thanks This time of year our thoughts turn to turkey, cornbread stuffing, pumpkin pie, family and friends. While it’s true in the USA we have much to be thankful for, some of us have more to be thankful for than others. This … Continue reading

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Favorite #66: Animal Lovers

      Animals: God’s Gift My friend, Judy Ridenhour, is a fun loving person who enjoys life on a quiet street in a small community in NC. Wearing many hats, she’s a wife, mother, grandmother, neighbor and friend. Some of Judy’s … Continue reading

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Favorite #58: Grandparent’s Day

National Grandparent’s Day As a kindergarten teacher, I always planned for that special day in September called National Grandparent’s Day. Included in the planning would be some kind of little program for the children to perform and a handmade gift for them to make. The … Continue reading

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Favorite #53: Blog Hopping

What fun to blog hop with favorite children’s authors, Brenda Barnes and Carolyn Findlay Davis. Thank you, Aileen Stewart, http://aileenwstewart.blogspot.com/ for the original invitation. I was thrilled when Aileen Stewart asked if I would like to blog hop with her. Aileen … Continue reading

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Favorite #46: Author and Writer, Brenda Barnes

           Taking Care of the Earth Recycling and taking care of the earth is a big topic these days and rightly so. After years of neglect and abuse of our natural resources, I’m concerned about the legacy left behind for … Continue reading

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Favorite #45: Fathers and Grandfathers

Fathers and Grandfathers  Father’s Day has come and gone and I’m sure there were many tears of joy shed, along with tears of sadness. My dad passed away seven years ago and I think of him often. When an American flag … Continue reading

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Favorite #37: NC Transportation Museum

NC Transportation Museum  Have you ever taken a train ride? If not, there’s no better place than the NC Transportation Museum in Spencer, NC to give it a try. My two-year old grandson and his friend did just that this … Continue reading

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