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Dearest Children,

Now there are three of you. When I first started this, it was letters to a daughter, now there are two more of you to write to. I haven’t much to write, except somehow to convey the happy glow I feel this morning. I am truly grateful to God for our happy family. God is so good! Each age you grow into is a good age. Laurie is such a sweet age, overflowing with school, best friends. You are such a companion for me. We can do things together. We talk, “woman to woman.” I love this. Lawrence is the spice with his love for everyone. And Ruth is a refreshing doll in our household. I used to think two or three years old was ideal, but now I know each age is satisfying.

Tags: Family, selflessness

For the explanation of these posts, and all other entries from my mom, please go here.

Dearest Children,

Don’t wait for the other person to do it and avoid responsibility. 36 People watched as a man killed a woman and didn’t even phone the police. When asked, they said they didn’t want to get involved. When you were born, children, you became involved. There is nothing you can do about that fact. If the dog needs feeding and you are close, even if it is someone else’s turn, you must not let the dog go hungry. “You ask for whom the bell tolls. It tolls for thee.”

Being involved and doing the Christian thing is not as some preachers say not an assurance of health, wealth, and happiness. A minister said, “religion is not an inoculation.” Being involved led to Jesus’ death and Martin Luther King’s and the Kennedy’s .

Tags: Family, selflessness

For the explanation of these posts, and all other entries from my mom, please go here.

Dearest Children,

Here is a saying your Grandma Seymour sent, which I like especially – “One thing we can do for our children’s future – give them fine memories of today.”

Tags: Family, selflessness

My kids talked me into Facebook. They also got me onto Twitter. I am enjoying both!

Facebook is a social networking site. You can find friends from high school, old places of work, family, friends, etc.

Twitter let’s you post what’s going on throughout your day. I have a neat FireFox extension that lets me know when more “tweets” come in.

Come join me at one or the other! Ruth McLean on Facebook and cofeeiv on Twitter.

Tags: just fun

Here is this weeks’ meal. Do you know what you are going to feed your family this week?

• Sunday – Swedish Meatballs (We ended up making a switch)
• Monday – Herbed rice
• Tuesday – Spaghetti
• Wednesday – Pancakes
• Thursday – Toasted cheese sandwiches or leftovers
• Friday – Beef Soup & homemade bread (We ended up not having this last week)
• Saturday – Meatloaf

Notes for the week:

Take the ham out of the freezer on Friday for Sunday’s meal (next weeks’ menu)

Have a great day as you serve your family!

Tags: kitchen cares, Organization