Hello everyone. This is a rather tragic story. It will not be suitable for light hearts. It’s my deepest, most darkest history, which led to
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Boy Asks For an Advance on His Allowance. Father Responds in Writing.
Our 6 y/o asked (his) Dad for an advance on his allowance for a toy. This is the response he got. We love this Father’s
A Long Overdue Thank You for a Priceless Gift – By Lisa Gastaldo
I’m ashamed. As someone who prides herself on promptness, I am more than a little tardy. In fact, one might accuse me of being over
What to Say to Death (Talking to my Dad when he could only listen) – By April V. Walters
One of the synchronicities of life is that when my Dad’s cancer returned my sometimes boss, Wendy Macnaughton, was Artist in Residence at the Zen
After 82 Years A Mother and Daughter Finally Reunite
Betty Morrell, 82, arrived at Greater Binghamton Airport on Jan. 15, eager to see her mother. As she waved across the airport, her 96-year-old mother
Choosing Kindness Led to an Awakening – By Richard Diedrichs
When my father was in his early eighties, he and his fourth wife both got sick. They did not have the means to support themselves
Uplifting Photo of the Day Features a 92-Year-Old Meeting Her 2-Day-Old Great-Granddaughter For The First Time
A photo capturing the heartwarming moment a 92-year-old held her baby great-granddaughter for the first time was shared on Reddit, garnering hundreds of comments and
I Know You Love Me — Now Let Me Die – By Louis M. Profeta MD
In the old days, she would be propped up on a comfy pillow, in fresh cleaned sheets under the corner window where she would in
On My Father’s Birthday: A Letter To The Man Who Killed Him – By Dawn Quyle Landau
Dear Sir, I don’t know your name, but you killed my father on June 9, 1973, in Stockton, California. My father was thirty-two years old
My Grandmother, Autumn, and Me – By Amy Oestreicher
Around this time of year, I always think about my grandmother. She had an autumn birthday and she’d often come to stay with us just
I Am Rich! – by Mary D
I am elderly and my health is not the best. I am always amazed when I go out with my oxygen tank how many people
Compromise – By Ruth Varner
“Pop-Pop ,what you doin’?” four-year-old Maddox asked his grandfather. Removing earbuds from his ears, Pop -Pop said, “Listening to football.” Earbuds returned to ears. “I
This Momma Helps Her Daughter Unleash Her Creativity In a Truly Beautiful Way
For creative children, artistic talent is more of a reflex than a skill. While techniques must be taught, there’s something to be said for kids
Please Let Me Get There: Lessons In The Darkness Of Death And The Light Of The Living – By Stephanie March
My last living grandparent passed away on Thanksgiving Day this year. My grandma spent her final days on this earth in her own bed, in
A Few Warnings to Working Moms – By Shelly Lopez Gray (Registered nurse)
…don’t say you weren’t warned 😉 The epitome of how I feel before bed You will be tired. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say
The Dress in the Back of My Closet – By Kat Kenner
Every mom loves to brag about their kids and I am no exception; this story however, is no fairy tale. It is one no mother
Lessons From the Worst Day Of My Life – By Gretchen Kelly
“And I know it aches and your heart it breaks and you can only take so much…. Walk on.” -U2, Walk On It was my
The Day I’ll Finally Stop Grieving – By John Pavlovitz
“How long has it been? When is he going to get over that grief and move on already?” I get it. I know you might be thinking that about
Opie Remembers . . . By Christine Rose
A Midwest summer afternoon, the weather report promises a day hotter than yesterday and a good dose of humidity; I happily trade the breezes of
A Father and Daughter’s Hair Class
One father has created an awesome class to help other fathers learn about doing hair. Philippe Morgese wrote: “We had a small class full of
My Husband’s Inoperable and Incurable Brain Tumor has Been the Greatest Blessing I Have Ever Received. – By Trish Rohr
I have a clear cut dividing line in my life. 39 years on one side – 5 years on the other. My husband’s {inoperable and
Father of Bride Stops the Wedding to Bring Stepdad up Front
Grab tissues… because you might need them as you look through these pictures. Todd Bachman, father of the bride, brought his daughter to the beginning
7-Year-Old Boy Will Leave You Speechless With His “Old Soul” Words Of Wisdom
I am certainly not the first parent in the world to be surprised at some of the things my child says. Occasionally the words of
Children Who Shine From Within – By Rachel Macy Stafford
“What’s your favorite insect?” my seven-year-old daughter asked as we took an evening walk on the first night of her spring vacation. “You can’t pick
We Are Mothers – By December McIntyre
We are the women with heavy eyelids, hectic homes, and full hearts. We are mothers. When our little one forgot his favorite blanket in the
