by Ingrid Lochamire | Jun 19, 2018 | Family
I just spent a week in San Diego. It’s true, what they say — San Diego has perfect weather and the scenery is breath-taking. In the middle of our vacation week, I learned that a dear man from our church fellowship had unexpectedly passed away. I had joined...
by Ingrid Lochamire | May 10, 2018 | Family
I watched my Mom do this thing with grace — and sometimes with frustration. This “sandwich generation” season I find myself in has me thinking about my Mom a lot. It’s been nearly three years since she passed, rather suddenly and too soon, and...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Feb 28, 2018 | Family
I’ll admit it. I sometimes envy friends and family whose grown children live just down the road, or in the next town, or even in the same state. To be able to have Sunday dinner together or to meet up for coffee at the last minute sounds delicious. But, for...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Feb 21, 2018 | Family, Good Books
I invited my good friend Brenda Yoder to join me here today to talk about releasing our kids. Releasing — or “fledging” — happens multiple times throughout the lives of our children. In fact, even when they’re fully out of the nest, as...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Dec 27, 2017 | Family
Our family has just a few Christmas traditions. One of them is sharing a bowl of English Trifle some time over the holidays. This year, as one of my sons helped prepare this traditional British dessert, I couldn’t help but think of my long-time friend and pen...
by Ingrid Lochamire | Nov 22, 2017 | Family, Writing
November has never been my favorite month. Watching helplessly as the beauty of fall is stripped away by rain and short days and cold nights can be downright depressing. The only bright spot in November is Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving has always been my holiday....
