The day we brought our first baby home from the hospital, a thoughtful family member prepared a warm meal and had it waiting for us in the kitchen. Others had offered to bring meals as well, and I wondered why people would be bringing us meals when I would be home on maternity leave with plenty of time to cook. (HA!) After a few days of caring for a new infant, I realized what … [Read more...]
Nebraska Couple Dreams Bigger After Son’s Autism Diagnosis
Thirteen years ago, Aaron and Kerri Bly of rural Kenesaw brought their first son, Trae, home from the hospital along with big dreams. But, as Trae grew, they noticed that he didn’t develop as fast as other kids. He didn’t walk or communicate until age two and a half. When Trae was 3 years old, they found out why. Their son has autism. Autism hasn’t dampened their dreams … [Read more...]
Lexington Seamstress Transforms Wedding Dresses into Angel Gowns
“My bridal gown is 61 years old today,” the 80-year-old lady had written on the note. “It is as elegant as the day I bought it. A little yellowed, but just as beautiful. It is in better condition than I am, hardly any wrinkles and still a size 11. I couldn’t possibly squeeze into it, and sorry to say, I am quite wrinkled. Soon it will be cut into pieces and recycled into burial … [Read more...]
Omaha Mom Provides HOPE for Organizing Photos and Kids’ Art Projects
What is the one thing you would grab if your house was burning down? I watched in suspense along with millions of other Americans as Jack Pearson fled his family’s burning house in a recent “This is Us” episode, and I fought back the tears as he came out with the family dog, a photo album and a video he had captured that day of his daughter singing for an … [Read more...]
Nebraska Ice-Skating Rinks Provide Winter Family Fun
Figure skating is my favorite part of the Winter Olympics. I remember as a child watching Katarina Witt glide her way to a gold medal and Scott Hamilton performing his amazing backflip on the ice. I always wanted to skim across the ice like the Olympic athletes, but there were few dedicated places to ice skate while growing up in rural Nebraska in the 1980s – except for … [Read more...]