You will be amazed at how quickly a grandparent can fall in love with more kids. Step grandparents often share that they have a fabulous love relationship and a beautiful bond with their step grandkids. These little hearts and minds don’t view them as a step anything. They are just Nana or Grandpa.
Category: Relationships
Struggling With Communication? 5 Tips to Build Connection and Rekindle Intimacy in Marriage
If you’re an empty-nest wife feeling like your conversations with your husband feel flat, shallow, or tense lately, this one’s for you. So many wives tell me: “We’re talking, but we’re not connecting.” Or: “He doesn’t open up.” Or the classic: “We’re good, but something feels off.” Here’s the truth no one tells you: Communication problems are rarely communication…
Friendship After 60: How to Build and Keep Meaningful Connections in This Season of Life
One of the biggest myths about aging is this—by 60, you already have your people. The truth? Friendship after 60 can become more complicated than it was at 30. Children grow up. Careers end. Friends move. Health changes. Some friendships quietly fade. And suddenly, the circle looks smaller. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does making…
February: My New Month of Love
Yes, Valentine’s Day has come and gone. We’re deep into the Winter Olympics and settling into what I like to call the dog days of winter. So, tell me—how was your Valentine’s Day? Lots of chocolate, roses, and cards professing undying love? No? Me neither. 😊 But that’s actually okay. Because this year, I’ve decided…
Sick of Trying to Improve Sex Drive to Rekindle Romance? Try This Love Connection Instead!
Have you ever thought, ‘If only my sex drive were higher, maybe our marriage would feel closer again?” But what if the real key to rekindling romance isn’t about hormones or heat—but heart connection? In this post, we’re shifting the focus from performance to presence, from pressure to partnership. Let’s talk about the kind of…
Are You Dreading Valentine’s Day?
When I went through my divorce, Valentine’s Day was one of the most dreaded days of the year. I hated it. The endless scenarios of people falling in love or frolicking on sunbaked beaches all confirmed that I was a failure. During that season of loss and grief my friends tried to tell me I…
Tips to Help Rekindle Romance
If you’re feeling stuck or distant, take heart—rebuilding connection doesn’t happen overnight, but it does happen with intention. Start small, keep showing up, and watch what God can do. Because with Him, it’s never too late to rekindle love and rebuild your marriage story. God has miracles for your marriage; I am living proof!
Thinking of Moving to “Senior Living?”
After more than 38 years of owning a home, my husband and I decided to sell our ranch house and move into an “Over 55” apartment. I’m 69.8 and he is 78.7. It was one of the wisest decisions we have ever made. The stress over house maintenance is finally over. My husband finally beathed…
5 Reasons You Should Stop Ignoring Romance, So You Can Rekindle Love and Build Connection
If the spark feels like it’s gone out in your marriage, or you’ve told yourself romance just isn’t a priority anymore—this installment will help you see why ignoring romance could actually be creating distance between you and your spouse. And, how to rekindle love and rebuild connection starting today” I remember a time when romance…
Why Your Intimacy May be Fading as a Wife — and 3 Easy Ways to Rekindle Desire
Intimacy doesn’t have to fade with time. It can grow deeper, richer, and more fulfilling when you allow God to be the author of your love story again.









