I am very sure that the game of football was not a mother’s idea. For years, we work overtime to keep our sons out of harm’s way and to teach them not to hit other kids. Then, all of a sudden, they are issued a helmet and a set of pads, and cautions and rules of civility are hiked out the window. Cody started playing tackle football this fall, and I learned that mothers don’t have a vote in this decision.At first, I thought I was the only one having a hard time following the...

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This week Hurricane Ike hit with full force and left devastation in it’s wake. Yet amidst this tragedy, we have also seen what people are made of in the face of such a storm.Rescuers pulled hundreds of people out of flooded homes and cars, neighbors came together to take care of each other, and federal, state and local governments have joined forces to clean up after the mess. But what makes these people do this? I believe it’s courage.Because in most cases, it’s not that our...

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One might think from the above photo that a tornado recently hit our offices - fear not - our office is just under renovation. Although we may be working in a bit messier conditions, we’re all up and running as if none of the construction were happening around us. We’re all eager for the completion of this lengthy progress and will be sure to post pictures of the final product.Until then, for all of you Family Matters supporters, please pray for this transition time. Pray for Gods...

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It broke my heart this week as I read the articles about suicide being up among our military – those deployed and those at home. Regardless of what you think about war and this one in particular, war and the conflicts caused by evil in this world are hard on families. Personally, I have never had to say good bye to a loved one serving our country knowing that there is a chance that might be my last goodbye. But as a wife and a mom, I can only imagine how hard it is. As we see from our current...

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I love it when people drop in on us at our home. Unfortunately, it is one of our cultural practices that is fading into oblivion. When our doorbell rings unexpectedly, I usually assume that it is a delivery from Fed X or UPS. But when I open the door and see a familiar, smiling face I am thrilled and feel honored.Thanks for dropping in on our FamilyMatters blog. We are honored. I wish I could offer you a cup of coffee and a warm chocolate chip cookie (two of my favorite treats to share). Obviously,...

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