Our daughter and son-in-law just gave us a great gift. It isn’t the price they paid, though I know it was expensive. I wouldn’t have asked them to get it for us, because they have three children and many other loved ones to buy gifts for. I love the gift because it was so thoughtful […]

This is the time of year when people think of giving and receiving gifts. I don’t want anything because I am so blessed and have what I really want. I appreciate more the love behind a gift, than the gift itself. My daughter asked what I wanted for Christmas, and I give her a few

That was easy for my grandson! Grandma bought him a laser tag set and he immediately opened the package. He recruited his sisters, who had their own presents, to play with him and his gift. At 13 years old, he received mostly “teenager gifts,” but the kid in him still wants to play. Grandma’s gift

     With Christmas upon us it can be hard to find “the reason for the season.” Colorful lights and decorations adorn homes and businesses.  Christmas trees are everywhere.  Looking at the displays, the reason could be snowmen, cartoon characters, or may have something to do with Santa, elves and reindeer.        Stores compete for your

…and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Having no mice is a good thing and after a busy day I don’t mind some peace and quiet, but it was too quiet in our place this Christmas. We have been in Beijing for 5 months and I stayed in