As Pokay Say looked into the face of her newborn baby, she was filled with joy. Ayla would be her 13th child. Pokay was 45 years old when she conceived, and the doctor was concerned there might be complications. Pokay was advised that the pregnancy should be terminated. But she vowed that she would have this child and raise it no matter what. Now looking into her baby’s … [Read more...] about A mother’s love that never gives up
Family
Strengthening the bonds of family, those we were born with, those we are married to and those beyond who create a safe place for us to trust and grow.
An unbroken line of faith part 2
There are six biblical conditions that are central in transferring your faith to your kids and grandkids. These truths are anchored by two key words: authenticity and intentionality. In part 1, we learned to keep a soft heart towards God; to keep the passion alive in our marital relationships; and to practice perpetual re-engagement with our spouses and families. There are … [Read more...] about An unbroken line of faith part 2
The children of adoption
November is Adoption Awareness Month. It is aptly named and provides a focus for everyone involved in adoption to reflect on how they are affected by it and the role they play. This includes the government, the children of adoption, families who have been created by adoption over the years, birth parents, licensed adoption agencies, prospective adopting parents, associations of … [Read more...] about The children of adoption
A mother’s nightmare, her son was missing
Just over nine years ago, every mother’s nightmare came true for Lucy McLaughlin. On March 23, 2010 she received an unexpected phone call. Her oldest son, Carl Mulherin was missing. Originally from New Brunswick, Carl had moved to British Columbia. A keen outdoorsman, he enjoyed snowmobiling in the back-country near his home in Burnaby. He and his friends were avid and … [Read more...] about A mother’s nightmare, her son was missing
The ABC’s of hugging
Hugging is one of the core expressions of connection between human beings. We have come to know that affection, affirmation, attention and appreciation toward a developing child by their parent is critical to a little person’s development of a sense of worth and well-being in life. As the child grows up feeling this parental loving touch while witnessing healthy, caring … [Read more...] about The ABC’s of hugging