Hand in Hand
March 25, 2019 by Jane Thornton
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Jane Thornton –
One hot August Monday morning I walked hand in hand with five-year-old Matthew up the wide concrete steps to Plummer Elementary. My heart was in turmoil; his probably was too. Read more
I Think I Can’t
March 10, 2019 by Jane Thornton
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By Jane Thornton –
Returning from the bathroom and twirling to snap into position by my classroom door, I caught a glimpse of Natalie sobbing at her desk; Anne patted her haplessly on the shoulder. Immediately I shut the door for privacy and hurried to squat and rub her other shoulder. “What’s wrong?” Read more
Can’t Wait
February 25, 2019 by Jane Thornton
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By Jane Thornton –
Mrs. Sneed was not to be interrupted during reading group. For any reason. So, when that first twinge hit my seven-year-old body, I knew I’d have to wait. I cocked an ear to her progress. They were just getting started. Read more
Goodbye Bunny Sweater
February 18, 2019 by Jane Thornton
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By Jane Thornton –
Easter Sunday – the day I finally get to stop wearing brown and dark green and bring out the pastels. I know I age myself by following that custom; my daughter has been wearing flip-flops for weeks. This year, though, I rummaged through the closet with a more undefined goal than usual.
A Little Cheese with that Whine?
February 9, 2019 by Jane Thornton
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By Jane Thornton –
“I don’t want to do it that way.”
“I’m sooo tired; I just can’t.”
“Why do we have to do this?!”
