Families come in all sizes
Hey RIG fam, it’s Shellie here. I was knee deep in Christmas decorations when my mind started turning around on a familiar thought pattern, and I found myself wanting to give words to something I pray will meet someone right
Rescuing Thanksgiving
Hey RIG family, could anyone else use a lighter story today? I’ve got one that comes to mind and I sure don’t mind sharing it. As you’ve probably heard me say a time or two, I truly believe life is better when you’re
What Does the “Grandmother of the Bride” Do Anyway?
That’s a good question and since I have been the grandmother of the bride or groom six times now, you would think I would have this answer down for you. But here’s the deal. It’s a job with a changing
The “Holidays” are Coming!
It’s a little like the battle cry we’ve heard in movies, “The British are coming!” When we heard that cry in the movies, it carried so many emotions--excitement, terror, joy, despair, hope, and anguish! Someone screaming, “The holidays are coming!”
Giving
How couples come together and decide who handles what in the marriage is for another blog. But, today, I’m talking about financial matters. For me, when it came to financial matters, it was a no brainer. I married a business
My Life in “Grandmother of the Bride or Groom” Dresses
I recently was asked to show all the dresses I have worn to the six grandkid-weddings our family has had. Yes, I’m getting quite a collection. As one would expect, each of “our” weddings was different as each of the
It’s the Little Things
Hey RIG family. There are so many ways to set a good example for those coming after us. Today I want to chat about one we don’t address that often. Our kids and grands learn so much from watching how
5 Ways to (Respectfully) Disagree
It's easier to agree than disagree. But, since we are not robots, that will not always, if hardly ever, happen. What we are seeing in our political world right now makes it very clear that people are not going to
Expectations and Cheering Your Kids On
Many years ago, I came across an article on this subject and used it for a radio show. I decided to give it a second look and update the information. My granddaughter, Sadie, recently posted on her social media about
Finding Your Purpose In Life
Many people today are confused about finding their purpose. Even those who have a strong belief in God are confused and have a hard time knowing where to put their time and energy. Some know their belief in God is