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From Poland to Argentina: A Journey for Survival
My 2x great-uncle Aron Grimland was born March 14th, 1914 in Kobryn, Poland to Abraham Grimland and Sura-Rejzla Glocer. Aron had six siblings, Soloman, Izak, Ethel, Joseph, Moshe, and Leah. Three of his siblings, Soloman, Ethel, and Joseph immigrated to the United States during the 1920s and settled in New York and Ohio. Aron married Ana Dimetman in 1938 and settled in Warsaw. While they were there Ana gave birth to their first child, Misha.
By Bradley Greenland5 years ago in Families
My grief observed: the imminent milestones
I wrote these words on my blog (here) four years ago; but they still ring true. I was reminded of this piece because a friend of mine is coming close to her own first anniversary milestone. We all get to a point in life when we grieve someone, when we have to face big life occasions without them. If you're there, I hope you find comfort in knowing that you're not alone - our journeys and timelines may be different, but the landmarks can be the same.
By Keshia MF5 years ago in Families
She was, and then she is no more.
Iqiaqtiq had a favorite pass time for the cold dark winter nights. She and her mother would sing together while cleaning up the house. This helped her forget the bad things that happened to them all too often. "Mother has a voice like angels"- thought Iqiaqtiq, and she wished that when she grows up, that her voice would be just as beautiful. She and her Mother would recite the scriptures and sing till the house was clean.
By Oeta Sanchez5 years ago in Families
The Mom
Coffee is essential. Whether coffee is an ice cold bottle of water, a pureed vegetable shake, hot tea, or even the chocolate milk from Burger King that somehow got overlooked and hidden in the back of the fridge for an early morning treat; whatever it may be, we all need our morning coffee. My morning coffee is usually coffee.
By SouloCircus5 years ago in Families
I Still Love Fall
Ever since I was real young and the first time I've ever went trick or treating on Halloween, I've always adored the season. Putting on costumes, gathering with other kids and walking door to door collecting treats while seeing other kids going around in their costumes always brought such festive joy. The fireworks, festivities, pumpkin carving and those tasty roasted pumpkin seeds are always just a few more things to look forward to every year.
By Stacey Sikora5 years ago in Families
The Days are Long but the Years are Short.
I'm not sure when exactly it happens or specifically remember when the transition happened but why do our kids especially my little boys, need to grow up so fast? Someone once told me when my kids were little: "The days are long, but the years are short." That quote resonated through me and actually made my arm hairs stand up. I didn't know why at the time I was so moved by those words, but now looking back, I get it.
By Diana Doubrava5 years ago in Families
What is the Importance of Family Support Especially in Modern Society
Life has changed a lot for most of us in the modern world. With the advancement of technology, each new generation is following a different lifestyle and their life is becoming easy and fully supported by AI. As a result, this has caused the illusion of 'extra' empowerment among the young generation so much so that they feel self-sufficient and machine lover. Although this is true that technology has opened new channels of communication and social engagement. So now everyone has a better opportunity to connect with more people. But we should also know that machines and virtual experience can never fulfill our desire to connect face to face with new people, friends, or relatives. Let alone the technologies can replace the importance of connecting with family. Therefore, no matter how much technology intervenes in our lives, it can never replace the role, comfort, and importance of family support.
By Brainy Queen5 years ago in Families
The art of silence
She has died twice in her lifetime. Once was when her 30 year old son took his own life almost 7 years ago and the second time was today, as she watched her 23 year old walk out the door. The honesty in her words and sorrow in her heart had placed a wedge between them for over 3 years now and today, the umbilical cord that has held them so close for so long was severed. She couldn’t be silent. You would think she would’ve learned by now just say nothing. He doesn’t understand how when he hurts, she hurts. When he is happy, she is happy. When he is depressed and has anxiety issues...she feels it too. It is a mother/child bond. Maybe not for everyone but most certainly for her. She feels all that her boys feel. The ups, the downs and the in betweens. The joy of their loves and the disappointments of their failures.
By Gail S.5 years ago in Families
7 Great Ideas For Outside Fun With Your Children
Children are inside these days more often than not. When outside, they are generally playing a sport or splashing in a pool. To give your children an appreciation for nature and ecology, get them started on an outdoor hobby.
By Sasha McGregor5 years ago in Families
What’s it like being a single parent? Why’s pregnancy so hard when you feel alone?
Now I what you’re probably thinking, “Wow another single mom, bitter, because things didn’t go her way.” That’s not the case here.
By Kya Ruble5 years ago in Families
Infertility = Empty Shell
The day I found out my fallopian tubes were blocked by the HSG test was one of the most painful days of my life. To hear the news that I can not conceive a child on my own, my tubes are incompetent. The only suggested procedure was IVF and it was out of my league.... well out of my financial budget. The procedure starts at $10,000 a round and that doesn't even include the cost of medications. When I heard the news that they were blocked the room felt like it was spinning . I cried for hours and hours and felt no relief . To be a woman and know that I may never carry a child in my lonely whom is very devastating. I feel so broken and hurt, some days I ask God "Why me?" I feel as if I have let my husband down. I feel like a failure, this defiantly has affected my marriage. We do not talk anymore about children. I know there are options for adoption ; but that may even be out of question due to some personal reasons. I just hope and pray that one day I can have a child. He or she is already named and loved.
By Rayna Montano5 years ago in Families
Unwanted Parent Feelings
As a parent, you can sometimes feel unwanted by your child. Most children can have a favourite parent or they may have a favourite relative. In my case, it was the latter.
By Jo Clarke5 years ago in Families