As I was writing a blog post recently, I looked for a picture from the Library of Congress to include. I entered the word "parent" in the search box. Like you, I have heard for years that a picture is worth a thousand words. This picture that came up in my search is very sweet and needs no ... View Post

Before Ray and I had children, we spent a few days babysitting for some friends while they went out of town. They had two children--a well-behaved little girl and a rambunctious little boy. The mama told me that each night before she told him goodnight, she tried to think of one thing to compliment ... View Post

I am pretty sure that in some second grade classroom this morning, there is a little boy who doesn't learn exactly like all the other children in his class. This little boy is really good with his hands. His gifts, though many, are not academic. He could grow up to work as a talented auto mechanic ... View Post

On Friday I had the opportunity to volunteer at our local historical museum. Visitors were few, so I took advantage of a quiet day to get some writing done and to enjoy the museum. Those of you who have read Daily Encouragement for some time may remember that Ray and I live in an old farmhouse ... View Post