Jenny Evans Dunham
Writing to Encourage, Uplift, and Inform
Children Are a Gift--Make Sure They Know It
I believe that children are a gift from God. Whether you have biological, adopted, or foster children, it doesn’t matter. Each one is a gift that you have been given and you never know for sure how long you will… Continue reading
Time With Important People
Today I had the privilege of spending time with my three young grandchildren, all under the age of seven. Sometimes it’s great just to take the time to look at things from the perspective of a child.
For example, my… Continue reading
What I Learned From Natasha Richardson
I actually wrote this post several weeks ago and never got around to posting it.
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The tragic untimely death of actress Natasha Richardson earlier this week has caused me to think about life yet again. She was only 45… Continue reading
Reflections on September 11
Yesterday was September 11, a day that is forever stamped in the memories of most Americans. Although we personally may not have lost a loved one, our country lost something that day–the sense of security that we had always felt on our own soil. Continue reading
The Importance of Kind Words
I found this wonderful quote while reading Focus on the Good Stuff
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless. — Mother Teresa
This quote is so true. I know… Continue reading
The Importance of Lifelong Friends
Earlier this month my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Since they spent most of their working lives overseas, we had to use some creative thinking to allow all of their international friends and acquaintances to participate. Continue reading