Category Archives: Parental Relationship

Learning to change as our children grow and develop

Tai Chi with Mom


Nadine and I flew into Colorado to celebrate our third grandson Greyson’s 2nd birthday.  They live in Denver so we have been staying with them.  My 97-year-old mother lives in Colorado Springs, just 50 miles to the south, so it … Continue reading

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Run Over By a Car


My wife loves to run. You heard it right. She loves to run. I don’t mean a mile or two every year. Not a few a month. I mean running 6+ miles two to three times a week. I know … Continue reading

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How To Win Friends


In this day and age of hustle and bustle, building friendships are becoming the exception rather than the rule.  People are tied to their phones and/or their computers, and the human touch is becoming a thing that is secondary.  Going … Continue reading

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New Life


Do you remember having your first child?  New Life.  Nothing is better than holding your child for the very first time.  I have had the privilege of doing that with each of my three children and the feeling never changes. … Continue reading

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Coyote and Geese


My friend Bill told me a story of his experience playing golf up in Oregon one time that had me laughing in the aisles.  He and 3 other friends were having a grand time on this golf course and were … Continue reading

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Birthday Boy


When you have a blended family with a mom and dad, 6 children, and 3 grandchildren, birthdays are going to come on a regular basis.  This weekend was no exception with Keaton, Victoria’s son, turning 3.  Debi, my oldest daughter, … Continue reading

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Listening for Connection


It was a lazy day for me as my first appointment was at 10.  I was lying in bed beginning to open my eyes around 7.  Nadine had been up for a couple of hours and was putting the finishing … Continue reading

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Checking In


I got a call from my Mom a couple of days ago.  Let me digress.  It doesn’t seem unusual to get a call from your mom does it?  It seems natural.  But not in this case.  I get a call … Continue reading

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Living In The Now


I got a call from my son yesterday who asked me if I wanted to come watch Brayden, my grandson, practice lacrosse.  First of all it was a surprise that he was playing lacrosse.  Secondly, I have watched Carter for … Continue reading

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Hallmark Birthday


This past week there was a hallmark birthday that was celebrated, but few in the world recognized the occasion.  This person at the age of 18 got on a train from one state and rode to another state to attend … Continue reading

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