I was raised with an Irish Blessing that unknowingly helped to guide me through life. The prayer was displayed on the wall, of our humble kitchen. I remember it was carved into wood with delicately painted green shamrocks all around the verse. The blessing went like this: “May the road […]
Babyausstattung
Should You Give Flowers to Your Father on Father’s Day?
The answer is: it depends, first on the desires of your heart and second on the level of your emotional intelligence. This year, people will celebrate Father’s Day on June 19, 2011. What does this day represent? It symbolizes the contribution that fathers make to the lives of their children […]
Painful Lessons From A Father – A Confession
It seems like you are making the right decision. The road that you are going down seems less fearful. Difficulty is certain heading along the other path. We know that this choice is best. There are so many ways to justify this decision. In your mind, it is the right […]
Parents Changing With the Times!
The ideal parenting target that all of us parents are aiming for always seems to be moving, doesn’t it? It’s very difficult to hit that bouncing bullseye when it just won’t stay still as the role of the ideal parent keeps changing. Funny thing is, though, we often don’t even […]
Have an Ancestor Who Was in the Civil War? There Are Ways of Finding More About Him
Many veterans who served in the Armed Forces are buried at National Cemeteries throughout the U.S. This includes those who died or served during America’s Civil War in the 1860s. Perhaps you have recently discovered that your ancestor was a Civil War veteran. Perhaps he died in one of the […]
Where Have All the Fathers Gone?
Around this time of the year, my thoughts wander back to my father. He’s been gone quite a spell but his memory lingers. I often wonder what he would think of what is happening in our world today if he were to come back. I grew up with a father […]