Category Archives: Family

Things Change

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Even with advanced dementia, there is still poignancy in a visit with my ninety-eight-year-old mother. Continue reading →

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A Pretty Good Day

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Doc Arnett

The beauty of a glorious spring day in western Kentucky and Easter dinner with a house full of grandkids… Continue reading →

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A Whispered Kiss

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Doc Arnett

A tiny girl wipes away all the weariness of a long work day for a tired young father. Continue reading →

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Role Reversal

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Do you remember ever having your parents tell you, “Get your feet off of the furniture?” Ever have one of your kids tell you that?! Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Humor, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged Ben Arnett, family roles, helping adult kids, role reversal, Sara Bynum, visiting family | Comments Off

A Fine Moment

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Covered with mud, standing with my kids and surrounded by strangers, muscles tired and sore, sprained ankle aching… and having a great time! Continue reading →

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Staying in Step

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Country music, an old wooden dance hall and a little old lady in Texas provide more than entertainment on a spring evening. Continue reading →

Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Exercise, Family, Farming, Music, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged country music, dancing, fun, Grist Mill Restaurant, Groene Hall, moving to the music, Sam Arnett, senior citizens, Texas | Comments Off

Ordinary Stuff

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Playing catch, pushing a swing and telling stories are some of the simple things that help mold good memories for our families. Continue reading →

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Storytelling in Texas

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Sharing songs and stories with children is always a great experience but doing it with one of my children for my grandchildren’s classmates is a special event! Continue reading →

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Things Done Well

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Doc Arnett

What do you do when you wanted to take your wife out for dinner and she’s already cooking supper when you get home? Depends on how well you know your wife… Continue reading →

Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Family, Spiritual Contemplation | Tagged eating out, El Maguey, friendliness, good service good food, lessons for churches, restaurant, Saint Joseph MO | 2 Comments

Parental Guidance Recommended

Posted on March 5, 2014 by Doc Arnett

Doesn’t it seem like the mistakes we make as parents are the hardest ones to forgive ourselves? I am glad that my children and I have lived long enough to like each other again. Continue reading →

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