I was driving along listening to the radio when out of the corner of my eye I saw the pink princess: the non-conformist. She was dressed in a sparkling pink dress, with a crown and a matching veil. She was part of a circle of kids who had their heads together looking at something in the schoolyard. … [Read more...] about Change Who You Are To Make Others Happy?
Being A Bosom Friend And A Cherished Blessing
When I was just a tom-boyish girl of about ten, I was green with envy, and I had no clue how to be a bosom friend and a cherished blessing. My motto was: life has to be fair and square. If my friends had something I didn't, well watch out, I was going to be snotty about it! Two of my friends had … [Read more...] about Being A Bosom Friend And A Cherished Blessing
Inspiring Women: Life With Esther
Esther was just a small child sitting on her father's lap in church when I first met her. She was a happy-go-lucky toddler and has kept that same bubbly spirit, many years later. Esther is the oldest of eight children and always seemed to have a child on her hip. She is also a good friend of my … [Read more...] about Inspiring Women: Life With Esther
Father Of a Special Needs Child: A Quiet Hero
Every once in a while, you see a dad who genuinely sacrifices a life of comfort so his child can thrive. He is a father of a special-needs child: a quiet hero. A dad who shines brightly in a home where the lights should have gone out long ago. To all the men who have been the hero in their … [Read more...] about Father Of a Special Needs Child: A Quiet Hero
Inspiring Women: Life With Sherie
I am honoured to introduce to you the lovely woman who gave me my beautiful daughter-in-law Jazmin. I met Sherie about a year ago when we attended a bridal shower for Jazmin at Sherie's home. Since our children had a quick whirlwind-romance and us parents could barely keep up, there was hardly time … [Read more...] about Inspiring Women: Life With Sherie
My Story of Love, Grace and Truth
Everyone has their own life-story. Each one is unique to the next. I want to tell you my story of love, grace and truth. Have you ever believed in something and realized later someone hadn't painted the whole picture for you? That was me. When I was twelve years old, I was at a kid's summer camp in … [Read more...] about My Story of Love, Grace and Truth