A Very Special Day- The nature of his "accidents" was strongly suspected to be a
disease “Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy”. This disease causes
people to hurt another to get attention for themselves, usually a
mother to a child.
Aging Well: Staying Connected Through Service and Community- Mother Teresa of Calcutta used to say that the world is hungry for our help and our love. Whether we seek to help people, animals, or the earth itself, the world's need for our service has never been greater. And the funny thing is, the more we help, the more energy we get. That's because when we make a difference in life, we forget about our own problems, which are really what make us feel old.
Let's Celebrate!- We have good news this month. We get to celebrate! The
day we have been waiting for has finally arrived. Damon has
been released from his parents and is now available for
adoption by me, his grandmother. It took three and a half
years but now he can call me “mommy” and I won’t feel funny
about it.
Seven Ways to Keep our Parents Young- What are some things we can do to help keep our parents young? Here are seven ideas to explore, which may slow down the ageing process and help keep your folks sharp and young at heart for years to come...
The Oldest Grandparent on the Web- The special love between grandparents and
grandchildren is cherished everywhere. Early
last century a grandfather kept in touch with
his much loved and missed grandchildren by
writing and drawing the world’s largest collection
of illustrated correspondence.
Visit Day- “Is it Visit Day mommy?” says Damon as we were getting ready for preschool.
I looked at his wondering expression and bright eyes and again wondered
how I would explain the facts of his placement with me when it came time.
When the vague answers were no longer sufficient to placate his very bright
little mind.
Mother's Day!
Mother's Day is right around the corner. Celebrate mom this year with plenty of crafts, recipes and plenty of other ideas. Here are a few examples to get you started...