Dear readers we may think when we talk to grandchildren our messages aren’t being retained, but I can tell you firsthand there are some lessons that stay with grandchildren. I am going back many years to tell you a story about a young girl, her grandfather and her memories of her life in a small […]

Dear readers do you believe in miracles? Even small ones? This story took place in Machu Picchu, Peru. The plot revolves around an unfortunate happening that, miraculously, evolved into a modern day miracle. “This is a Reader’s Digest story,” stated my husband Shelly, as he listened in awe. It is important I provide you with a […]

By: Kiley Peters Family is important – this is not a new discovery. However, I am a huge proponent of self-discovery and what I have realized over the last few years is that understanding more about each member of my family has helped me understand more about myself – why I am the way I am […]

By: Honey Good My daughter, Jenny, who currently lives in Arizona, lived in Chicago when this story took place. She gave birth to my second grandson, Michael, named after my late husband, Michael. I was with her when Michael came into the world. So was her mother-in-law, Serene. Actually, both of my daughters have given […]

By Lorraine Iverson. The holidays are quickly upon us. In our family that means many gatherings with our blended families. Besides the usual Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations we have several December birthdays and there’s also my husband’s family’s “sort of Jewish” Hanukah tossed into the mix. I have been blessed with many wonderful relationships in […]