2017-08-12 22:27
I always have great intentions to post on my blog on a more regular basis. Then life happens. This year is no exception !So much has changed, yet the more they change, the more they stay the… Read More
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2016-08-20 18:49
As parents we love our children that suffer from the disease of addiction. We may not like them, but we love them.As care givers, and grandparents raising our grandkids we put t… Read More
2016-08-16 17:06
There is something that has been on my mind for quite a while now. There are a few grand family housing complexes that look very nice on the outside. The neighborhoods on the other hand are… Read More
2016-08-07 03:07
My New Golden Years officially began on adoption day Aug 7 2014, exactly 2 years ago. It was a day filled with much joy, hope and yet bittersweet. When I began this journey… Read More
2016-08-06 18:49
Adoption or permanent guardianship? When faced with these two choices, it can be a struggle. Of course you want is best for the grandbabies, but there are so many other emotions that are hap… Read More
2016-08-01 01:16
TRIPLE DUELING COASTERIt has been such a long time since I last posted! What a ride it has been. A great many of us in the raising our grands co… Read More
2016-07-31 00:00
DO-OVER GRANTEDI had attempted to keep some type of routine for the boys amongst all the chaos. Not… Read More
2015-03-07 20:58
It has been a good long while since I have blogged. Life has just been crazy! Life as a grand family can get hectic between school, clubs, groups and church. Not to mention the homework and… Read More
2014-12-16 18:26
This isn’t as off topic as it may seem!As I have posted previously, I lost my job when I wasn’t able to work 12 hr. shifts when I gained custody of the boys. I prayed for a new j… Read More
2014-08-19 14:55
I have this picture in my head a fantasy, if you will. The boy’s mom and dad live close by, they have jobs, car and their own place. Most importantly, they are drug free and sober! The… Read More
2014-08-15 13:47
Guest post by Nita B. Haug-Zyph I remember when I lost my mom to cancer I was positive the pain could not be matched unless it was from a death of one of my own children. At that… Read More
2014-07-13 00:59
Ever feel that you have just had enough? Want to just run away from it all? Me too and then I do! In my mind’s eye, I am serving fresh fruit kabobs from my food truck on the beaches of… Read More
2014-07-12 23:51
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2014-07-12 23:51
This is not what my golden years are supposed to look like! I am not supposed to be divorced after 30 years of marriage.I am not supposed to be buying pull ups, searching for day care and go… Read More
2014-07-12 23:50
Ever scream out to GOD in your own head?“GOD PLEASE!” those were the only words you could say?How about sitting on the edge of a chair, elbows on your knees, hands covering your… Read More
2014-07-12 23:50
I detest being woke up at 5:00 a.m. by anyone! More often than not, my three yr. old grandson will continually tap me on the arm “gma, wake up time.” I tell him to go… Read More
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