by Renie Bowman | Feb 19, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Relationships
You are a caregiver. That very much over-stressed, over-worked and under-appreciated person who along with probably many others, holds the anonymous title of WORLD’S MOST PATIENT PERSON. There are likely very few families among our population who have not experienced...
by Renie Bowman | Feb 12, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Relationships
Recently sidelined, I know how a hobbled old milk cow looks at life, or what a horse tethered to the fence feels. Imprisoned, caged, confined. Stuck in one place with absolutely no say in the matter. And it is not fun. Reading is a favorite pastime of mine, that is...
by Renie Bowman | Feb 5, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Inspiration, Wisdom
Sarah and Travis were trying to make it to his mom’s house that night before the storm hit. They had driven nonstop from Denver, except for filling the gas tank, buying fast food, and bathroom breaks. And those three events had to be perfectly timed to happen...
by Renie Bowman | Jan 29, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Relationships
Have you ever walked down the sidewalk, determined to be friendly and cheerful that particular day, and looked up to see someone coming toward you, but you couldn’t figure out whether to say “Good morning, sir” or Good morning, miss?” Bluntly put, you couldn’t tell if...
by Renie Bowman | Jan 15, 2025 | Cautionary Tale, Family, Parenting, Wisdom
Years ago, a young couple left their almost-two-year-old son with his favorite baby sitter, Miss Elva. A few days later, she laughingly told them that he had come to her that evening, dragging his diaper bag behind him. Paul was a unique little boy who disliked...
by Renie Bowman | Dec 4, 2024 | Cautionary Tale, Communication, Family, Parenting, Personal Growth, Relationships, Wisdom
Four-year-old Barry was rambunctious and energetic. Gifted by God with charming smile, electric blue eyes and golden hair. From the moment those mesmerizing blue eyes opened, to when they reluctantly closed in sleep after he had raced headlong thru his day, Barry had...
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