Amid the daily madness there are moments that make it all worthwhile.
Every Child Deserves a Shot@Life – #shot@life
0TODAY IS THE LAUNCH OF THE UNITED NATIONS EFFORT TO PROVIDE DISEASE PREVENTION CARE FOR CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD. For all the debate surrounding vaccinations, the truth is that none of us here in America have seen the devastation that outbreaks of illness can cause in third world living conditions. This care is literally the difference between life and death for young children in those More >
Heaven’s Rain: A True Story #gmc #victim’s rights
0I WATCHED A POWERFUL MOVIE LAST NIGHT ON GMC. It wasn’t a feel good movie. It was a moving story about Brooks Douglass, who is now an Oklahoma State Senator. The tragedy that caused his father and mother to be violently killed has also made him into a victim’s rights advocate. Heaven’s Rain is based on his family story…and it’s quite an incredible story. If you get the chance to watch the movie, More >
Wordless Wednesday: Training First Responders
8SCOUTING — BOTH BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL SCOUTS — IS A SOLID WAY TO EXPOSE YOUR CHILDREN TO THE “CAN DO” CAPABLE SPIRIT. William has gained some great skills from his scouting experience. He is now a Weblo 1 Scout, which is a fourth grader who has finished Cub Scouting. One of the qualifications needed to complete the Arrow of Light in Weblos is called ‘Readyman’. It is the next step after their More >
Giveaway: Atlanta Baby & Child Expo
0FROM THE MOMENT A COUPLE FINDS OUT THEY ARE PREGNANT THE PARENTING RESEARCH BEGINS. Each new stage, milestone, and logistical problem tests us in ways we had never imagined. I’ve been through those early stage three times and still I am amazed at the products and information to be deciphered for the benefit of the family. The one thing which always helped me? Putting my hands on new tools and More >
A Dog Is Like…
0THE SCHOOLWORK PILES UP ON MY COUNTERS EACH WEEK UNTIL I GET THE CHANCE TO SORT THROUGH IT. Today I found one the gems of childhood. Grace has been studying similes in language arts and writing. She loves her dog and it shows in this assignment. I really just wanted to document it and share the smile.
Any other pet lovers agree with Grace’s assessment of what a dog is like?
