I was 18 years old and thought I was in love. My boyfriend was deployed to Germany and when he came home in December he wanted us to get married. I would return to Germany with him. I announced my plans to my father (I chose this moment carefully - my mother was away on a retreat). Instead of putting his..

Sharon BettersMarch 2, 2016Family, Grow Up, aging, generational, legacy, not old Comment

Prepare for Old Age When You are Growing Up, Grow Up, Not Old, Part 4a

Sharon BettersFebruary 26, 2016Grow Up, aging, grow up not old, legacyComment

A Woman's Worth - Grow Up, Not Old, Part 5

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You Can't Teach an Old Dog New Tricks - Grow Up, Not Old, Part 3 - Tuesday's Treasure

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Cousins Camp, Scrapbooking and Those Yet Unborn

Sharon BettersMarch 26, 2013Family, Intentional Grandmother, grandchildren, grandmother, grow up not old, legacy Comments

Nana's Notions

Legacy building happens in mundane moments of life when we least expect it. I experienced one of those moments a few days ago and I can't get it out of my mind. We were enjoying a relaxing evening with friends, Bob and Becky and their two sweet children, R.J. and Anna Beth. Dinner was delicious and healthy…

Sharon BettersJuly 12, 2012Grandparenting, legacy Comments

The Roots of Legacy

A grown up son officially launches Stone's Throw, a new congregation in Middletown, Delaware, and I am suddenly whisked down a tunnel of memories. God is opening my eyes to something I can barely get my mind around. Legacy has an even deeper meaning as I consider the beginnings of this new work.