Tag Archives: wisdom
Virtual book tour with Johann Arnold
Today we are pleased to host Pastor Johann Christoph Arnold for a Q&A session as he discusses his newest work, Rich in Years: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Long Life. His book offers sage advice, both for elders and their caregivers, about the upside to growing older and how to find meaning in the challenges of this time of life. Since many of us are either caring for aging parents or are getting on in years ourselves, let’s begin. Mentors: Thank you for agreeing to participate in our Virtual … Continue reading
Posted in aging parents, well-being
Tagged community, healthy aging, long life, meaning, peace, Rich in Years, wisdom
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Father’s Day: My Husband’s Legacy
With Father’s Day this weekend, you may be caught up in buying the perfect gift or planning your family get together. But take time to think about your relationship with the men in your life. What are the lessons you learned from your father, the values your husband has passed down, the kind of dad your sons are becoming? Once our kids went away to college, my husband wrote them weekly letters of encouragement and enclosed fortune cookie messages. And now he has compiled all his homespun advice and practical … Continue reading
Posted in adult children, extended family, intimate partner, parenting kids, well-being
Tagged family advice, father, Father's Day, gifts, grandchildren, grandpa's book, husband, legacy, son, stress, success, support, wisdom, writing
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Grandmothers and Spring Break
With my grandsons visiting last week during spring break, we planned some of the usual fun things we like to do together. Their parents took several days away on their own so we got a chance to enjoy the boys alone – shooting baskets at the park, cooking, bowling, playing piano duets, swimming, going on day trips, and, of course, lots of hugging. During one of those day trips in the car – to a rural farm where we all picked strawberries – I also spent some time talking with … Continue reading
Stepping Stones Support You
Changes in your life can knock you off your feet. Until now, you may have been in charge of your life. But now perhaps you feel isolated, anxious, helpless and out of control. When you are the one who is stressed and needs nurturing, how do you begin to care for yourself? Reaching out for support can help you manage. In Stepping Stones, we have printed stories from women like Doreen who went through difficult times and then offered you our thoughts about how support helped them cope: There are … Continue reading
Posted in extended family, your self
Tagged friends, friendship, HerMentorCenter.com, Stepping Stones monthly newsletter, support, wisdom
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