...Now that most kids are at home, I know that my decision to be there all the time for mine was the best choice I ever made... More >>

My 19 year-old-son recently started a job at a major grocery store. He is one of the youngest employees there and seems by all accounts to be doing well More >>

When you would give callers 'assignments' and ask them to follow up with you later, I did whatever you assigned to those callers! Ad I learned a lot about myself from refraining, restraining, and retraining... More >>

In the 1950s, my dad had three small children and a marriage that was headed for divorce. He did something which is common today, but not then. He convinced a judge he could take better care of us than our mother could... More >>

The most memorable trip I took was with my Dad when I was in high school. I was on the dance team and we traveled to Florida for the national competition. I do not really remember the dance or trophies or the rides at Disney World or the places we ate. What I remember most was how happy I was, and how my heart was bursting with pride and pleasure to have my Dad with me... More >>

Several years ago, my 10-year-old son and I arrived together for his 4th grade awards ceremony and graduation. His dad, who is career military in the National Guard, hadn't shown up yet. We didn't tell our boy Dad would definitely be there, because the military can sometimes change the best-made plans... More >>

Twenty-five years ago, I wanted to leave my failing marriage, but I had two young girls. While he was not an addict nor physically abusive, I did ignore all the signs that he would not be a good husband... More >>

...Several months ago, I heard you say that "touch" was the greatest gift you could give to a child. I was surprised and vowed to give my granddaughter more hugs whenever possible... More >>

...Before the coronavirus quarantines, I was in a van coming back from a short-term mission and to make the time in the van pass quicker, we played a game. Each person asked a question, and the others in the van answered it and explained why they gave that answer... More >>

I've been a stay-at-home mom for the past 14 years. We have four children, ranging in age from 7 to 14. Before this global pandemic and quarantine our lives we really busy. Too busy, in fact... More >>