Emotions & Feelings | USS Parenting

Before I Was A Mom

By uss_mom, on July 21st, 2011%

My life completely, irrevocably changed forever the moment I became a mother. And I wouldn’t want it any other way. I was reminded of that recently when I ran across this poem that was buried in my file cabinet from our parenting class days. You may have seen this before but take the time . . . → Read More: Before I Was A Mom

Our Children’s Private World

By uss_dad, on July 16th, 2011%

Every one of us has certain areas of our lives that are very precious to us. The more precious an item, the less inclined we are to share that area with anyone who we do not completely trust. If you had a watch or other fine jewelry that had been given to you by . . . → Read More: Our Children’s Private World

How To Make Your Family a GREAT FAMILY

By uss_mom, on July 6th, 2011%

We open the first of our parenting classes each session by declaring, “Every kid wants to be part of a great family!” The bottom line is that our kids, regardless how they have come into “our family,” almost desperately want their family to be a great family! In this respect, we are no different . . . → Read More: How To Make Your Family a GREAT FAMILY

You Are Not Alone- Part 2

By uss_dad, on June 3rd, 2011%

In Part 1 of ‘You Are Not Alone‘, it would seem that loneliness is all around us regardless whether we are in Junior High or at the other end of life. What is the solution?

On the surface, “being alone” is all about “me.” Regardless of the details, being alone entails being focused on . . . → Read More: You Are Not Alone- Part 2

You Are Not Alone

By uss_dad, on June 2nd, 2011%

It’s a question that bothers us all from time to time: Am I alone?

Just Starting Out

I remember when Linda and I first got married. Within less than 2 years, we pulled up from everything that was familiar to us and moved to San Diego. We already had our first son. Neither . . . → Read More: You Are Not Alone

When It Is Not Wrong to Fear

By uss_mom, on May 31st, 2011%

I hope you are afraid of a rattlesnake. If I see one coming down the road, I don’t simply move to the right-hand side. I give the snake the whole road! As with many aspects in our lives, there are certain things that you and I would do well to fear.

When our . . . → Read More: When It Is Not Wrong to Fear

The Day After May 21, 2011

By uss_dad, on May 20th, 2011%

There is a buzz on the internet and in the media about May 21st. It’s supposed to be the end of the world, or so a few people claim. Never mind that the Bible says that not even the angels in heaven know when Christ will return, these “prophets” claim to know the . . . → Read More: The Day After May 21, 2011

Several Lies Worth Believing

By uss_dad, on April 19th, 2011%

In the course of a single day, every one of us has a myriad of ideas going through our heads that are untrue. Even so, we’ll waste a lot of time and energy contemplating them while at the same time being unaware just where each idea stands on the truth-scale. Take for example, the . . . → Read More: Several Lies Worth Believing

Where I Find Pure Joy

By uss_mom, on April 7th, 2011%

Cody our 2 year old golden retriever is an amusing and loveable member of our family. It’s fun to see him scramble down stairs when I say, “Let’s go for a walk!” It’s as if a hungry, ravenous tiger was chasing after him as he flies down the steps. He can’t wait to go . . . → Read More: Where I Find Pure Joy

Car Walking

By uss_dad, on March 28th, 2011%

I was working outside a bit this weekend and something reminded me of a very unusual incident that happened several years ago. Our daughter was in Junior High at the time and it was a weekday night. All of sudden, I heard her screaming out of her bedroom window, apparently at some other kids. . . . → Read More: Car Walking