Tag Archives: family

Reflections on innocence

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

My heart sank deep in my chest and my eyes immediately filled with tears just now as I learned from a radio report that the remains of Tim Bosma had been found in a rural area in southwestern Ontario. Details … Continue reading →

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How not to say the wrong thing

Posted on April 22, 2013 by

Last week I posted a blog about how to help and support a family facing illness.  That blog focused on what you can do. Along with the challenges of not knowing what to do, you can face the challenge of not … Continue reading →

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Supporting a family who is facing illness

Posted on April 17, 2013 by

I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2008.  Since then I have had 4 major surgeries and chemotherapy.  I’ve had a lot of ups and downs and a lot of times I needed help, whether I liked it or not.  … Continue reading →

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Sibling rivalry! Oh what to do?

Posted on March 20, 2013 by

Anyone that has more than one child knows there is always some level of fighting that goes on between siblings. Is it too much to ask for no fighting? Ever? In my rose-coloured world it’s not… but then reality sets … Continue reading →

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Through the lens of depression: my marriage, pregnancy, and a high-needs baby

Posted on February 12, 2013 by

I was really excited for the birth of our second child.  We had always planned on having more than one, and I was really looking forward to my two and a half year old becoming a big brother. My pregnancy … Continue reading →

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