Moms and Girls Network

In My Life , a movie about an expectant father diagnosed with terminal cancer, Michael Keaton’s character Bob decided to videotape instructions.   In about a year’s time, he covered almost every topic conceivable.   As he neared the end of his life, the discussions became more serious—about dating, marriage, children, life.   In one scene, he teaches his son how to enter a room.   In another he reads a storybook. If I were in Bob’s shoes, I would tell Addy stories. Selecting childhood favorites would be a starting place. This is what Bob did too. I would pick fairy tales and storybooks. ... Read Full Story

With the theme of the previous post still ringing in my head, I started reading my latest book manuscript. This passage jumped out at me. Excerpt from yet-to-be-titled book. As I watched Medium , a television show about a psychic who helps police solve crimes, I felt “Allison’s” pain as her 11-year-old daughter pulled away. She said to Joe, her TV husband, “It’s happening.” Joe didn’t get it, but I did. Her daughter had reached a pivotal time in her life—the time when she needed to stretch her arms and reach for more—more than her family and small network of family, friends and neighbors ... Read Full Story

Eleven years ago I mourned. At the time, life as I knew it was over. Baby arrived and along with baby came no more freedom. Baby cried often. I did too. Fast forward eleven years. I find myself mourning again. The first time I mourned, I had no concept of how precious the gift. Heaven knew it was a time to rejoice. It took me alittle longer to come around. But come around I did. The love of my life is growing up and with the spreading of her wings comes the need to push me away. The little girl I have nurtured and ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Moms and Girls Network". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story