by Elaine McAllister | Sep 12, 2018 | Faith, Family, Life, Thankfulness
“I’m so sorry,” I said, stoically, “but as much as I WANT to accept the position, I’m going to have to turn it down.” There was hesitation on the other end of the line. Perhaps even disappointment, matching mine. The chairman had expressed the overwhelming support of...
by Elaine McAllister | Aug 2, 2018 | Family, Grandparenting, Life, Writing
My maternal grandmother was a one-time teacher, and a frugal saver of papers. She bound them together between hardback covers from discarded books using metal rings inserted through punched holes to secure them. Several years of Sunday school papers were well...
by Elaine McAllister | Apr 7, 2017 | Life
Hand in hand, mother and daughter walked down the stairs. Shawna and I, both nervous about what was to come, were on an adventure visiting the preschool she would soon be attending. The room was alive with color! Shapes, numbers, and letters decorated the walls. ...
by Elaine McAllister | Jan 22, 2017 | Fitness
Habits are hard to break! The “will” is a strong thing! And, change is difficult. In this, the first month of the year, there are many who are, most likely, expressing those same thoughts if they made New Year’s Resolutions, or lifestyle changes. ...
by Elaine McAllister | Dec 24, 2016 | Life
The lights on the tree are still twinkling – Funny thing – I hadn’t even noticed them earlier! There was too much commotion! Happy voices! Laughter! Giggles! Commotion, yes! But, it’s much too quiet now! Underneath the tree, it’s...
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