Category Archives: Parental Relationship

Learning to change as our children grow and develop

Up up and Away

Posted on March 14, 2011 by James Gorton

Monday March 14, 2011 I’m sitting in the Phoenix international Airport with Carter as we wait for his flight to Virginia Beach to visit his sisters and his nephew. Just think about what has happened in my lifetime. I would … Continue reading →

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Four Sandwiches and a Coke

Posted on March 10, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday, March 10, 2011 This morning I got Carter up as usual for his morning shower, brushing his expensive upper braces, and breakfast consisting of two kiwis.  As he was eating his breakfast, I fixed two sandwiches–a turkey and swiss … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Son

Posted on February 26, 2011 by James Gorton

Saturday, February 26, 2011 A few years ago Carter came home from school and I asked him what he did at school. He responded that he had counseled 7 of his friends. I was dumbfounded and after picking my jaw … Continue reading →

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Negative Words

Posted on February 25, 2011 by James Gorton

Friday, February 25, 2011 Parenting is a nonstop job. There are infinite areas where ones skills need to come into play in seeking to place a child on the right road and keep that child there. Yesterday I got a … Continue reading →

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Devastating Vow

Posted on February 18, 2011 by James Gorton

Friiday February 18, 2011 I have thought about Jephthah the reject judge of Gilead who had a great victory over the Ammonites. But before he claimed victory he made a vow to the Lord before he went into battle in … Continue reading →

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D-Day

Posted on February 10, 2011 by James Gorton

Thursday February 10, 2011 The day has finally come. D-day!!!  The dreaded day Carter replaces his herbst appliance for braces.   Pain!   Soft food! Grumpy behavior!   Pain pills!  D-Day for a parent. Actually the pain has been there … Continue reading →

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