Recent Articles
09/11/2016
When Maggie was 7 years old, she asked her great grandma, “Will you be my pen pal?” Grandma Irene said, “Yes I would love to be your pen pal!” So, for a few years, they wrote letters to each other until Grandma could no longer write. Recently, at 101 years of age, Great Grandma Irene […]
10/23/2014
Do you ever wonder what to talk about when you go to visit an elderly aunt, grandfather or parent? If so, check out Telling Life’s Stories on my website. There you will find approximately 72 questions to ask someone about their life. Such as: What was your favorite subject in school? Why? What was your first […]
07/30/2015
Chronologically Challenged Driving By Robby Dilmore, Christian Car Guy What do you do when you fear your loved one is no longer safe to drive but to intervene could destroy your relationship? Valeri Miller the author of ‘Who Cares? God’s Path for the Caregiver’ shares an amazing idea: Simply put; if you are deeply concerned […]
07/31/2015
AARP Driver Safety states: Most people want to continue driving for as long as they can do so safely. However, for many people, a time will come when they must limit or stop driving, either temporarily or permanently. Following are some warning signs that indicate a person should begin to limit or stop driving: Almost […]
06/12/2015
It is very difficult for a parent to accept caregiving from a child. George Schoengood says, “I am 91 years old. I have macular degeneration. My son, Matthew, is my primary caregiver.” George continues, “Matthew makes it easy on me to accept his caregiving. He never makes me feel like I’m imposing on him or […]
06/13/2016
When I asked some dads whose children are also adults, “What would be a really appreciated Father’s Day gift? Their answer was time. We want our kids and grandkids to spend time with us. Visit us often. Call us often. Invite us to lunch or dinner. Invite us to a game, a concert, a play […]
10/14/2015
A story from Margaret Stanner, as told to Karen Mulder. Where in the Bible does it say, “When a person reaches the age 65 he or she can retire from doing good and loving his or her neighbor?” This wisdom is from my Aunt Margaret. She isn’t really my aunt, but I asked her to […]
