I guess this will be called the family section, much of which is my experiences with it (my family).

(http://canwetasteandseethatitisgood.blogspot.com/) ...The best doughnuts anyone has ever tasted ...

(http://theheartofmoms.blogspot.com/) ...Moms & Songs ...of their heart.

(painted by Roberto Ferruzzi, 1897)

And how do we view those realities, and profess our own dreams to one another??

I had a dream last night that I met my Grandpa ...whom I have never met.   I could see the resemblance between he & my Dad.

Grandpa did not appear nearly as old as he would be today, yet he was some years older than anyone had ever seen him ...as he'd passed away in his 50s, before my parents were married. Actually, at this moment he appeared to be about my Dad's age. 

I spoke first, "I really love my Dad, you have a great son ...and Dad is a great person.  I kinda feel I know you ...Dad has always told me great things about you." 

He told me, "Though things were certainly different in my day ...if I were here today, I'd want to be like your Dad is." 

I told Grandpa, "You are here at this moment, for however long it will last ...and you do appear much like my Dad." 

He smiled. I asked, "Can I give you a hug?" 

Grandpa said, "Sure ...I was hoping you'd ask." 

As I hugged him, I lifted a hand to wipe a tear away. Clearing my vision, I could see over Grandpa's shoulder ...a dog, the same dog as in a picture I'd seen. Lindy was sitting ...and smiling. 

(I know Grandma would have been in that moment too. I knew her ...and I know she would have wanted this moment to be just Grandpa's & mine.) < 

Jesus also told us great things about our Heavenly Father.  And I also want to be sure to share that also. <3 <3 <3

(portrait of Alfred & Alice Meiner ...my grandparents, Dad's parents)

(http://thistimetothankmom.blogspot.com/) ...Thanks Mom ..., and thanks for pointing me in the right direction (so, I could later learn I would rather be the vomit on shore, than rowing in the wrong direction ...and thanks Jonah too.)

(http://canyouhonestlyimagine.blogspot.com/) --- ......."Can you imagine?!?!"

(http://thanksdadandmom.blogspot.com/) ...Thanks Dad ..., for so much. I also thank you and Mom for showing me the love ...not that the conversation about God came up much, but having your love seemed to make it that much easier understanding the love of my Heavenly Father.  Though the Holy Spirit revealing much to me made it possible to better understand both loves.

(http://howweviewthosewhohaveservedus.blogspot.com/) ...Veterans Day ...

Now, I also occupy a position myself.  I thank my wife's Dad, and also her Mom (whom I was never privileged to meet, as cancer got her in this life & our Lord brought her unto Himself).  I am thankful for the love that lives on ...and the moments shared with my wife.  

Daily the term 'Mom' & 'Dad' rings a true blessing in our ears ...as we spend these priceless moments with our children.

(http://divorcedfromideology.blogspot.com/) ...I am Occupier

(http://kingdomofheavenorkingdomof.blogspot.com/) ..."Forbid them not ...for such is the kingdom of God."

(http://hitwithastraportalktothehand.blogspot.com/) ...Today's discipline ...what's acceptable and what's not? More accurately, what's discipline??

(http://sportaproperattitude.blogspot.com/) ...Proper parenting skills could be modeled after what happens on a baseball field ... (if not the example of a minority of players ...perhaps best seen when the umpires are working together)

(http://theblameshamegame.blogspot.com/) ...Who do we blame ...and who do we sympathize with??

(http://youcanreassessthisatanytime.blogspot.com/) ...There are so many 'top ten' lists ...who are the top ten people in your life??

(#eight made sure I ate)

(http://veggiesarereallygoodforyou.blogspot.com/) ...There have been extensive efforts made to get children to eat their vegetables.

(http://canwehelpthepoor.blogspot.com/) ..."You finish everything on that plate!"

(http://coveringofoursin.blogspot.com/) ..."It is finished."  Yet, the resurrection ...and our calling.

(http://donottradeapoemforapome.blogspot.com/) ...I'm not that much for poetry, but they say ...

(http://someonedoesunderstand.blogspot.com/) ...How many times do we say? ..."You just don't understand!!"

(http://thatwouldbeabsolutelyeverything.blogspot.com/) ...What we don't understand, yet God knows ...

(http://freefromwhatreally.blogspot.com/) ...If you love someone, set them free ...???

(http://notonthewingsofabutterfly.blogspot.com/) ...When in the hospital over Easter this year, they said I was getting a heart cath ...(post-reflection ---May 2014)

(http://mystationinlifeandmyjoy.blogspot.com/) ...What more can I say???

(http://thanksforthosewhopostedthis.blogspot.com/) ...Isn't this the life!!

(http://dollsgijoeandthatdog.blogspot.com/) ...Every child should have a dog ...(except Chalmers, in the next story), and don't discount the fact of that tiny fetus as part of the family too.

(http://tolernothollerorcollar.blogspot.com/) ...Tolerance may not always be tolerance ...and intolerance may not really be intolerance. (actually, tolerance may be intolerance packaged as tolerance ...with only a liberal bent)

Okay, enough about Chalmers ...let's return quickly to the more pleasant thoughts: (http://davidandhisbestmemories.blogspot.com/) ...Those lazy days of Summer ...

(http://whendowesaynoandhowoften.blogspot.com/) ...Should "No!" mean "No!" ...or are we being a bit inflexible, perhaps overbearing??

(http://tooearthlymindedtobeanyheavenlygood.blogspot.com/) ...High expectations ...


(https://perhapsweonlyseeoneside.blogspot.com/) ...All these jokes, comments, or complaints about in-laws ...