by Gayla | Jul 3, 2012 | attitude, Blog, Faith, feelings, stepfamily relationships
In browsing search terms that determine how people find my blog, I notice periods of time–such as long, summer months–when stepparents reach out for help more than others. Below are some of the recent search terms listed by stepparents. Do any of these...
by Gayla | Jun 7, 2012 | Blog, hope, perseverance
I knew my stepson had been having gastrointestinal problems for several weeks and we encouraged him to make a doctor’s appointment. Since his mother died of colon cancer, he knows his risk factors for that disease. But it hurt my feelings to learn he had ...
by Gayla | May 31, 2012 | Blog, Faith, Grace, stepfamily relationships, Uncategorized
I’ve been nursing a bee sting on the bottom of my foot for weeks. I ignored it at first, thinking it would heal on its own. But it hasn’t. Now, I’m annoyed at the nagging pain I feel when I’m on my feet too long. My sister suggested I...
by Gayla | May 14, 2012 | Blog, conflict, Faith, Fear, perseverance, stepfamily relationships
Over the week-end, we braved severe storms with damaging tornadoes in Central Arkansas. My family and I retreated to our “fraidy hole” more than once to seek protection from our frightful surroundings. As I listened to the blare of tornado sirens and...
by Gayla | May 2, 2012 | attitude, Blog, love, stepmother role, successful stepparenting
As I continue my stepmom stories from our Stepping with Purpose e-book, I’m including one today from Laura Petherbridge, co-author of The Smart Stepmom. I think you’ll find her story encouraging. “If I’m being totally honest there were times in...
