Today is World Greatness Day!

Sounds great, but what is "World Greatness Day"? Well, NationalToday says it is a, "festival to honor all things great in life. This day draws our attention to the individuals who have had a significant impact on our lives. Whether it’s a parent, a friend, or a cherished pet, this is our moment to honor and thank those people. Above all, it’s a day to think about your own brilliance. Everyone is capable of greatness and it is critical to build confidence and self-esteem to share this greatness with the rest of the world." You are able to learn more about it at this link.

The "Role" of Grandma - Become a "Student" of Your Grandchildren

When I think about the "role" of grandma, I do believe it is essential for me to become a "student" of my grandchildren. It is my job, my "role" to get to know them and what makes them "tick".

The Language of Science and Faith - a MUST Have Book for us All

I have been writing for some time about the need for us as grandmas (grandpas/parents, as well) to equip ourselves so we know the "whys" - why we are able to believe God is real and trust Him with confidence, so we are able to teach the "whys" to the children we love. When we are losing more of our grandchildren than ever before to atheism, we must step up and take action. We must equip ourselves, find and use resources with them to help them know the "whys", and ask our churches to do the same. 

illustrate My Own – Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know - The Woman at the Well and - The Pharisee and the Tax Collector

Yesterday I shared with you two new books in the illustrate my own series, today I have two more new books to let you know about -Illustrate My Own – Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know - The Woman at the Well and illustrate my own – Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know - The Pharisee and the Tax Collector - both are sure to engage you and the children you love with familiar Bible accounts and help you learn the important things Jesus wants you to know!

illustrate my own - Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know books - the good Samaritan & Martha & Mary

If you are looking for a fun idea for an activity you could work on with the children you love, check out my illustrate my own - Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know books! In these books you all will have the opportunity to learn something very important! God had John, one of Jesus’ disciples; write the book of John and in John 21:25 he said, “Jesus also did many other things. What if every one of them were written down? I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” Think about that! Jesus said many things, and helped many people we don’t know about, so why did God include the account of the time when Jesus went to Martha's and Mary's home and why did Jesus tell about the Good Samaritan? Because He had something important He wanted us to know!

August is "Back to School Month"!

For many children, my grandsons included, August is when they return to school for the 2023/24 school year. While some children may not find the return to school a reason to celebrate, most children are ready to go back to class so they are able to engage with their friends and learn new things - certainly reasons to celebrate for sure! So, how do we celebrate the return to school? Holiday calendar had some excellent ideas - consider the following . . . 

A Visit to John Ball Zoo

I was recently able to visit John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids Michigan, so here is my review . . . 

If you have not visited John Ball Zoo lately, it is safe to say it is not the "same old zoo". I grew up here and as a child each year we visited the zoo at the end of school for a field day. As my children grew up, we also visited the zoo from time to time and it was mostly like it was when I was a child. But, over the past few years the John Ball Zoo has made significant changes and it is no longer the "same old zoo"!

illustrate my own - Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know - The Man with Leprosy & The Two Builders & The Lost Lamb Now Available!

I am happy to share with you the new  illustrate my own - Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know  books with you - today I have three to share with you. In these books the children you love, and even your entire family, will have the opportunity to learn something very important! God had John, one of Jesus’ disciples; write the book of John and in John 21:25 he said, “Jesus also did many other things. What if every one of them were written down? I suppose that even the whole world would not have room for the books that would be written.” Think about this! Jesus said many things, and helped many people we don’t know about, so why did God include the accounts of the time when Jesus healed the mane with leprosy, or tell about the two builders, or the lost lamb? Because He had something important He wanted us to know!

Meet Your 2023 Goals to Move More with the Help of the Alevo Alu

 

We have a few weeks left of summer, so it is a great time to get out and move. As we get older, whether due to age or health or both, moving may be more difficult for us, but don't give up! Happily there are "tools" to help us move. One such "tool" is the Alevo Alu by Porsche design. And it makes getting out and moving far more enjoyable! If you - or someone you love - experience challenges with mobility, or just need something to help you be more secure in your walking, the Alevo Alu is for you!

It is National Smile Week!

It is National Smile Week! Smiling is important for many reasons, look at some of the benefits from smiling  -

reduces your blood pressure 

increases your endurance 

reduces pain 

reduces stress 

strengthens your immune system 

makes others smile as well!

The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures

What could be a better way to spend time with your young grandchildren/children than with books! So, today I am very happy to let you know about a special book . . . The Little, Ginormous, Humongous, Hairy, One-Eyed Monster Boys Adventures - and this book has two stories in it, so you get two books in one!

illustrate my own Books ARE for You!

If you are not an artist, or artistic person, when you see a book which you need to provide the illustrations for, you may think it is not the book for you. But, in this case with the illustrate my own Known Bible Hero, illustrate my own Unknown Bible Hero, and the new illustrate my own Important Things Jesus Wants Me to Know books, nothing could be farther from the truth!

Today is World Elephant Day!

Today is a special day, it is World Elephant Day! I personally love elephants - especially Pygmy Elephants (which, yes, are a real thing), so a day to focus on and celebrate these amazing animals is certainly a day worth celebrating! Let's start with some fun elephant facts, did you know . . .

A Family of Her Own for Candy - Great Story to Encourage Reading in the Summer!

Last summer my husband, grandsons, and I went to the Humane Society to get a kitten. I wanted my grandsons to go with us because, first of all, they love all animals, secondly I wanted to be sure whatever cat we got was one which was able to be around my grandsons without being aggressive. We spent some time at the Humane Society and finally settled on a very sweet calico - which we named Candy, because she is sweet (and my middle grandson said she reminded him of candy corn.)