My Aunt Bernice was one of two Godmothers. She was a fantastic lady. She loved with her whole heart and wore it on her sleeve. She was...

Forgiveness is today’s gift my ancestors gave to me. Throughout my life, I have heard some pretty doozy stories within our families. Some...

On Dec 25TH, 1997, my family’s life changed forever.    After my Uncle Jim did not show up for Christmas dinner, we got worried. We...

This weekend was a day of spending with my loved ones who are still here. As I approach the week before Christmas, I am intentional about...

My dad was one of my greatest teachers in life. He instilled in us hard work, love and compassion and being grateful for everything we...

Today’s memories were of the hills at Kingsville park. As a kid, those hills looked huge. But I remember the one time I almost ended up...

Memories to last a lifetime. I thought this assignment would be easy for me to do. God said to take each day for 25 days and remember the...

Day 8 is a family friend that taught me a lot. Maria Peltier. Maria was a friend of the family; her husband used to work with my parents....

Meet my Aunt Doris Snyder. Aunt Doris was a fun and full of mischief lady. She would tease the female cousins that we need to use Niva...

Day 2 Patron of the Dykens Family My Grandfather, Robert Dykens Grandpa Bob was always into pony-pulling. He was the Co-Founder of the...

Thank you for another amazing year! As I sit here and reflect on 2023, I am amazed at all we have accomplished. We started the year in...

As I reflect on this July 4th, the eve of my 46 birthday, I have taken the time to reflect on this past year. The saying it was the worst...

I know that the holiday season is not always the easiest for a lot of us. We miss the loved ones that are not at our table anymore,...

A small three-letter word that trips people up. When I looked up the word fun, it says enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure. We...

Did that get your attention? Although I have never read the Charles Dickens novel, I have created or expected great expectations in my...

I don't know about you, but for years, actually 42 years, I took it that I needed to take care of everyone until one day, as I was...