by Gayla Grace | Sep 24, 2014 | Blog, encouragement, Faith, Prayer, stepfamily relationships
As I looked at the bookshelf bursting with parenting and step parenting books, my mind went a different direction. How often do I turn to a book, instead of seeking the Source with the best answer? One of my favorite Scriptures reads, “For the foolishness of God...
by Gayla Grace | May 7, 2014 | acceptance, Blog, expectations, stepmother role
If there’s one holiday that stepmoms would rather not celebrate, it’s Mother’s Day. It can be a hard day because we’re reminded of the time and energy we invest in our stepchildren’s lives with little or no reward. And if our stepchildren do try to show their...
by Gayla Grace | Feb 5, 2014 | Blog
I read two blog posts this week that I really liked and both relate easily to stepparenting. The first one was titled, “Six Habits of Resilient People” by Gwen Moran. As stepparents, we have to be resilient or we won’t make it. The second was...
by Gayla Grace | Jan 23, 2014 | Blog, perseverance, stepfamily relationships
My oldest daughter just returned home after spending eight months in Mozambique, Africa on a long-term missions opportunity. We’re excited to have her back and I couldn’t help but celebrate our stepfamily journey as I saw her reunite with her sister...
by Gayla Grace | Dec 20, 2013 | Blog, stepfamily holiday tips
Christmas is just a few days away. Here are a few ideas on how to make the most of that special day. M – Mind your expectations. Lower them when necessary. E – Expect bumps along the way. R – Refuse to take everything personally – it’s...
