A Week of Good-Byes: Death Comes to Us All!

It's been a time of good-byes for celebrities this past week or so. Dolly Parton, Tim Curry, and yesterday Gloria Steinem. Many will relate immediately to country music icon Dolly and actor Tim Curry, but I wonder how many even remember who Gloria Steinem was. Do you?

If I went out to do a man-in-the-street interview (using "man" in the generic sense), and asked, "How do you feel about the death of Gloria Steinem?" I would expect a puzzled look and a "Who's Gloria Steinem?" from most people. She got her fifteen minutes of fame during the era of feminism, but that era is fading. Feminism has been in its death throes for a long time. Babies and stay-at-home moms are making a comeback as the White House Baby Boom illustrates.

On Our 54th Wedding Anniversary I Offer a Great Article on Marriage and Parenting

 I wish I had been so smart when I was that age!  

Dad Teaches Sons to Do Simple, Loving Acts for Mom Every Week, and It Changes Her Life:

A loving dad and his three young sons are showing the world the true impact of running regular errands for Mom.

Riverside, California-born Brooklyn Powell, 35, and her husband, Jonathan Powell, 36, live in their hometown with their four kids. When Mr. Powell, a business owner, took one of his wife's most challenging errands into his own hands one day, it was a game-changer for the overworked mom.....

What do you get for your investment in parenthood?

The Price of Children has been circulating the internet. It starts by repeating government estimates for how much it costs to raise a child to age 18 which groups like Planned Parenthood and Zero Population Growth use to scare folks into childlessness. But this post explains exactly what you get for your money beginning with Naming rights. First, middle, and last!, Glimpses of God every day., Giggles under the covers every night., and More love than your heart can hold.

If you're a parent who needs a lift read it. Even if you're going through tough times with your kids, know that the love and commitment you make will bear fruit in the end. Remember the proverb: "Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old he won't depart from it."

I personally had a great illustration of the return parents receive for all their love and hard work when my oldest posted a mother's day tribute yesterday on her blog. It was worth a million dollars. But the biggest return of all is grandchildren.