Tag Archives: miscommunication

More Issues to Think About

My last several blogs have been inspired by my reading Waiting Child: How the Faith and Love of One Orphan Saved the Life of Another. While the heart of the story is four-year-old Jaclyn’s campaign to get the toddler boy she’d cared for in the orphanage into a family as well, many other issues are raised. I’ve discussed the question of “required donations” and the needs of children who have been forced into caretaker roles while still very young. Other issues which came up in the book included the author’s daughter asking her how children were chosen for adoption, why … Continue reading →

Preventing Miscommunications

If there is one thing that seems to be a staple to the ongoing custody issues of single and divorced parents, it is miscommunications. “I thought you said you would pick him up at 5” and “I TOLD you that the soccer game was at this field”–among dozens of other phrases and exasperated statements are quite typical for many single parents. Is there anything that can be done to eliminate or prevent all these miscommunications? You might not be able to cut miscommunications completely out of your single parent life, but I do think there are ways they can be … Continue reading →

The Start of A Story

I want to share a little story with you, because like with many things talking about other people can help us deal with our own realities. It’s part of what makes dramas so appealing. When you see others confront and cope with problems, it can help you cope with your own. Sometimes, watching a tragedy can remind us of what we have now and why we should appreciate it more. So today, I want to tell you a story about John and Jane. John and Jane met more than a dozen years ago. They were attracted to each other, but … Continue reading →