I listened from the kitchen sink as my daughter in law (three months into the journey that brings and new life into the world) hefted her three year old up the stairs. As they came closer to the top I heard Diana say in her gentle, morning, mommy voice, “Sammy, you’re just getting too big for mommy ... Read More
Our Kids are Paying Attention To Where We Place Our Attention – Carrying the Message to Our Children
In the early years I held back from openly announcing to the world or my family that I was involved in a recovery program and that I was applying the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous to my lifetime struggle with food. My children knew I had started attending a Sunday night meeting, but Latter-day ... Read More
Potty Training, Some Far Reaching Implications – Step 2
One of my very first recovery instructive experiences was in connection with potty training of my last child, a little boy (I’ll respect his anonymity on this one). This subject may be a little on the edge but it was so enlightening I can’t help sharing it. One day in the middle of the potty ... Read More
“Sorry, Right Number, But Eliza Isn’t Taking Any Calls!” – Step 11
When Eliza two years old and starting to express herself quite clearly with words her parents left her with me for several nights and went out of town. She obviously missed them. She asked about them. She looked out the big front window hoping to see them coming up the walk, and at times she even ... Read More
“Mom, Can I Have An Otter? – Please!” – 12 Step Work
Last summer my brother and his wife took their four children to Sea Word. There was a situation during their vacation that I am sure is long forgotten that I will never forget. As related by my sister in law…”the whole family had just enjoyed the show put on by the Otters. Apparently the Otters did ... Read More
“Ethan, Patience Means Be Quiet!” – Steps 6 and 7
We've had the great experience of having three of our adult children, their spouses, and children live with us at separate times. It has been great fun to be a full time grandma and enjoy once again observing the early learning of little ones. One day as I sat outside the entrance to the kitchen I ... Read More
“Mom, This is What I Need For Christmas…” “Lord, This is What I Need Because of Christmas…” – All Steps
As soon as the weather begins to change we start to think about the holiday season. I imagine that all the folks who plan to be ready for Christmas by Thanksgiving Day are already moving on their shopping list. That’s never been my style. I tell people that I am firmly committed to NOT starting my ... Read More
Giving Up: Despair or Delight – Steps 1, 2, and 3
I often strive to the point of strife. This strife is always counterproductive. I never seem to be able to kick and scream my way to any kind of real and lasting progress. Math and especially science that involves math has always been a struggle for me. My high school chemistry teacher was my dad. ... Read More
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