Caring for Children
Children make us grateful in an endless variety of ways. They bring surprising responses to each new turn of life and fill us with wonderment. But when they challenge us with their emerging independence, their painful uncertainties, and their disappointments if things don't go their way, what happens to gratefulness? This message board allows you to trade with others your joys and your challenges in caring for children.

I want to say thanks to my beautiful children for giving me my three handsome grandsons and allowing me to be there babysitter I LOVE YOU ALLVERY MUCH
- LORRIE, CHADWICKS NY   14 Mar 2008

I am new to this but I just wanted to say that having a child is the most wonderful, life changing experience. My son is with his father for the week to visit family, I couldnt go because I was too busy, and I am missing him so much. I have never been away from him for that long. Well I hope everyone has a wonderful day.
- JMS,   25 Feb 2008

I have dedicated a candle to missing Madeleine McCann. Please God keep her safe and return her to family soon. please whoever has done this terrible thing look into your heart. February 14th 2008
- DSB, United Kingdom   14 Feb 2008

A prayer for a speedy recovery for eight-year-old Allison of Pittsfield, MA
- C & D, New Hampshire   9 Feb 2008

please pray for my daughter and son-in-law who just lost their twins this week. this is her third pregancy and she has lost all of them. the twins were perfect, just like a new born except they were born in the grey zone as we were told, between 24-26 weeks, my heart is breaking for them, and for the rest of us.they were beautiful
- grammie e, pa   27 Jan 2008

Please light a candle for the presidential candidates. The United States needs a leader who has the wisdom to understand and guide our educational system to a place where "the whole child" receives our love and care. Where we first can address a child's "pain" in order to prepare them to pursue their academic pursuits. Group: Presi
- MM, Michigan   6 Jan 2008

Thank you Lord that you gave me the greatest gift in my life......to be mother at the age of 42.....thank you Lord ,for taking our little sweetheart at the age of 5 month into heavens place, without fear and pain......i miss my angel every second of my life.....peace, Ines
- Ines, NRW   26 Sep 2007

Hello, I am a youth counsellor in a low socio-economic area, and I see at least one young woman about unplanned pregnancy every fortnight. They are usually agonising over whether they can keep the baby, as many are on low income and expect little support from the father. They get conflicting information from pregnancy "support" services and medical professionals, particularly about they emotional impact of having or not having a termination. I tell them my own personal story – I fell pregnant after being raped. After a long, intense soul search, I decided to keep my baby - which is a kin
- lcw, Australia   12 Sep 2007

My prayers and thoughts today are with Bryson and his family. I pray that whatever the outcome you see fit dear Lord you will bring comfort to Bryson and his family. Please dear Lord, little Bryson needs your healing hands and a gentle kiss. Love, Barbara
- Lynn23185, United States of America   31 Aug 2007

Please join us in prayer as we wait for immigration and government authorities to deliberate whether they will grant our adopted son Natnael in Eritrea an exit visa so he can travel to meet/join his family. We need to be together. May the grace of God touch their hearts, illuminate their actions and deliver him home at last
- laura, mexico   9 Aug 2007

Please light a candle for Madeleine McCann, to light the way for her to come home, to guide the Angels to lead her to safety, To light up everyones faces when she arrives home in her Mummy and Daddy's embrace smiling and happy to be home again.. We pray and give hope for your return little Madeleine, be strong and know we are looking for you. xxx
- Sherry, London   6 Jul 2007

Madeleine, ett ljus för dig som leder dig hem.
- Eva, Sweden   29 Jun 2007