by Elaine McAllister | Aug 13, 2022 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Christmas, Elder Care, Family, Generational Storytelling, Grandparenting, Life, Thankfulness
Pickled pigs feet…just the thought made me want to lose my lunch but to Grandpa, they were a delicacy. He loved them but rarely had them, so my gift of choice for him that Christmas was one jar of pickled pigs’ feet, with a bright red bow on top. We...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 12, 2022 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Family, Friends, Grandparenting, Life, School, Traditions
It’s that time of year! Back-to-school pictures are all over social media; kids sporting this year’s favorite outfit, brand-spankin’-new shoes, and nifty backpacks. Front doors of homes across the country are plastered on social media with kids...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 7, 2022 | Celebrate Grandparenting, Family, Grandparenting, Traditions
A favorite family memory is a well-planned summertime adventure we’ve referred to as Gram Camp or Cousin Camp. Joining me on our first such adventure was my husband, his sister, and her husband; four adults with five grandkids (second cousins) between 3-8 years old....
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 6, 2022 | Faith, Life, Perspective, Reflecting God, Trusting God
Christians are such forgetful followers yet our God is such a patient and loving God!It was evident when the Israelites and Moses wandered in the wilderness together, but the pattern is still seen today. Different circumstances. Different outcomes. Same pattern of...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 4, 2022 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Persistence, Perspective, Simplify, Social Media, Thankfulness, Trusting God
Are you tired of triple-digit heat and strangling humidity? Is your summer dragging by? Gas prices are at unreasonable levels and grocery store totals take our breath away. It is difficult to maintain an attitude of gratitude, isn’t it?On social media, opinions are...
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