Rachel R. Patrick writes Bible studies and teaches in her church’s women’s ministry. Married nearly thirty years to Al, she has a grown son, three nearly teen granddaughters and a toddler grandson. Encouraging women to apply biblical principles to their lives is her life’s goal.
Denise Peebles is a happily married mother of two children, Ashley, age twenty, and Jonathan, age ten. She and her husband, Keith, enjoy traveling and watching their son play sports. Denise dreams of publishing a children’s book someday. Please e-mail her at
[email protected].
Dr. Debra D. Peppers, a retired English teacher, was inducted into the prestigious National Teachers Hall of Fame. Now a university instructor, Emmy award–winning playwright, radio and television host, Debra is also a member of the National Speakers Association. Dr. Peppers is available for bookings at (314) 842-7425,
[email protected], or visit her Web site at www.pepperseed.org.
Teresa Pitman is the author or coauthor of ten published books and a regular contributor to Today’s Parent magazine. As the single mother of four children and the grandmother of two, she loves writing about parenting—and now grandparenting.
Shirley Pope Waite has had fillers, articles, poems and devotions in over 150 publications and twenty-four books, including her own Delight in the Day. She has taught at writers’ conferences and currently writes a weekly column and teaches a class helping seniors write their life stories.
Trudy Reeder has a Ph.D in psychology from the University of Denver, a master’s degree in education from Wayne State University and a bachelor’s degree from Eastern Michigan University. She loves people, psychology, teaching, art and writing, and she worked at Loretto Heights College, the University of Northern Colorado and in Poudre School District. E-mail her at
[email protected].
Carol McAdoo Rehme, one of Chicken Soup’s managing editors and most prolific contributors, compares grannyhood to homemade happiness—life’s natural sweetener. Carol directs a nonprofit organization, Vintage Voices, Inc.,
which brings interactive programming to the vulnerable elderly. Speaking engagements and storytelling gigs fill her spare time. Contact:
[email protected]; www.rehme.com.
Kimberly Ripley is a wife and mother of five from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. She is the author of six books, including Freelancing Later in Life. Visit her Web site at www.kimberlyripley.writergazette.com.
Michelle Rocker is a mother of two boys and two girls. She is passionate about music and addicted to reading. She loves writing, has written several children’s programs and is currently working on a women’s inspirational book.
Please e-mail her at
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Stephen D. Rogers is a stay-at-home dad who is late with his own thank-you notes. Please e-mail him at
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Harriet May Savitz has had twenty-two books published and an ABC-TV “Afterschool Special” produced by Henry Winkler. Her recent book of essays, More Than Ever—A View from My 70s, is available through Authorhouse.com. Visit her at www.harrietmaysavitz.com or reach her by e-mail at
[email protected].
Ann Kirk Shorey lives in southwestern Oregon with her husband, two cats and a dog. She’s had articles printed in various regional publications and is currently at work on her second novel. She can be reached at
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Tricia Short received her bachelor of science degree from the University of Texas at Austin. She has a master’s degree in reading from Texas A & M at Commerce. She teaches English as a Second Language at a college in Dallas, Texas. Tricia enjoys reading, exercising and time with family and friends. She plans to do mission work overseas with her husband one day.
Deborah Shouse is a writer, speaker, editor and creativity catalyst. Her work has appeared in Reader’s Digest, Newsweek, Woman’s Day, The Washington Post, Family Circle and MS. She is the coauthor of Making Your Message Memorable: Communicating Through Stories. Deborah frequently does programs for Alzheimer’s caregivers, families and friends. Deborah’s Web site is www.thecreativityconnection.com.
Sharon Ozee Siweck is an international speaker and Personality Plus trainer; graduate of CLASS in Albuquerque, New Mexico. A widow and cancer survivor, she enjoys travelling, writing and speaking to churches and professional groups. She is now writing a book from her years of journaling. Please contact her at:
[email protected].
Laura Smith is the author of the children’s book Cantaloupe Trees and of numerous inspirational stories appearing in the God Allows U-Turns and God’s Way anthologies. She graduated from Miami University with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. Laura lives in Oxford, Ohio, with her husband and their three children.
Carol Spahr received her B.S. in Elementary Education in 1990 and her B.A. in English and History in 1991 from Atlantic Union College in Massachusetts. She teaches English for grades 7–9. She enjoys reading, music, and traveling and is currently working on several writing projects. Please e-mail her at
[email protected].
Marcia Swearingen is a former newspaper editor and columnist now freelancing full-time. She and her husband, Jim, enjoy teaching young marrieds at Hixson United Methodist Church near Chattanooga. They are the parents of a daughter currently serving in the U.S. Navy.
Angela Thieman-Dino was a young teen when she wrote her story about her great-grandma. Today she is a cultural anthropologist living in Denver, Colorado. Angela, her husband, Brian, and their son, Dante, eagerly await the arrival of a new sibling for Dante in summer of 2005.
A first-time mom at forty-one, Stephanie “Stacy” Thompson and husband Michael enjoy the antics of their two-year-old daughter Micah. An inspirational writer, newspaper columnist, radio host and speaker, Thompson founded State of Change, an organization disseminating stories of hope and action. Reach her at: P.O. Box 1502, Edmond, OK 73083, or
[email protected].
Melodie Lynn Tilander transitioned from a corporate career to pursue her dream of writing. She resides in Oregon, earning publishing credits in several media. Melodie enjoys being near the water and creating stained glass/stone design. She is coauthoring an inspirational book on God’s ministering angels. Please reach her at
[email protected].
Paula Mauqiri Tindall is a registered nurse and resides in South Florida with her toy poodle, Lucy. After many years of taking care of her grandmother with her cousin Joey, she is completing her first book on their life during that period. She can be reached at
[email protected].
Pam Trask resides on a lake in Fairview, Oregon, with her husband, David. She is the mother of three grown children and six grandchildren. Pam’s special niche is writing and she meets once a week with her writing group “The Magnificant Seven.” She finds inspiration for much of her writing while boat-camping with her husband on the Columbia River near her home. Her family is high on her priority list and in her leisure time she loves playing the piano and working with her flowers.
Diane M. Vanover writes from her home in Tucson, Arizona, where she shares her love of stories with her five terrific grandchildren: Travis, David, Amanda, Alexis and Mishelle, who are superb and inspirational storytellers. You may contact her at
[email protected].
Shelley Ann Wake has a master of arts degree in professional writing, and degrees in science, business and commerce. She is a professional writer with publications including essays, articles, children’s novels and nonfiction books. She is also the co-owner of Twenty Twenty Publishing. She can be contacted at:
[email protected].
Rachel Wallace-Oberle has an education in journalism and radio/television broadcasting and writes for numerous publications. She also works in radio and for a foundation that provides assistance to Haiti’s poor through sustainable development. Rachel loves walking, classical music and canaries. She can be reached at
[email protected].
Jody Walters graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in construction management. She is a project manager with a general contractor in Fort Collins, Colorado. Jody enjoys spending time with her husband and eleven-year-old son, as well as hiking, biking and tr
aveling.
Phyllis W. Zeno recently retired after twenty years as founding editor of AAA Going Places. She is currently the editor of Marco Polo Magazine, an adventure travel magazine. Her mother, an inveterate traveler, was the inspiration for a lifetime of travel with her daughters, Linda and Leslie. You may contact her at
[email protected].
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We would like to acknowledge the following publishers and individuals for permission to reprint the following material. (Note: The stories that are in the public domain, or that were written by Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen or LeAnn Thieman are not included in this listing.)
Babies, Boredom and Bliss. Reprinted by permission of Janet Hall Wigler. ©2004 Janet Hall Wigler.
By Any Other Name. Reprinted by permission of Carol McAdoo Rehme. ©2004 Carol McAdoo Rehme.
A Grandmother Is Born. Reprinted by permission of Sally Friedman. ©1994 Sally Friedman.
The Longest Week. Reprinted by permission of Teresa Horner. ©2004 Teresa Horner.
She Looks Just Like . . . Reprinted by permission of Margaret Noyes Lang. ©2004 Margaret Noyes Lang.
Someone’s Grandmother. Reprinted by permission of Valerie A. Horner. ©2004 Valerie A. Horner.
A Grandmother Again. Reprinted by permission of Harriet May Savitz. ©2002 Harriet May Savitz.
What Will I Call You? Reprinted by permission of Ruth A. Hancock. ©2004 Ruth A. Hancock.
Love at First Sight. Reprinted by permission of Laura Lawson. ©2004 Laura Lawson.
Loving Lauren. Reprinted by permission of Rachel Patrick. ©2004 Rachel Patrick.
And Then There Was Hailey. Reprinted by permission of Patricia Lorenz. ©1993 Patricia Lorenz.
Oohoo. Reprinted by permission of Debra D. Peppers. ©2004 Debra D. Peppers.
One Lonely Little Boy. Reprinted by permission of Roger Dean Kiser. ©1999 Roger Dean Kiser.
The Lincoln Zephyr at Midnight. Reprinted by permission of Kathryn Kimzey Judkins. ©2004 Kathryn Kimzey Judkins.
The Fabric of Love. Reprinted by permission of Deborah H. Shouse. ©1995 Deborah H. Shouse.
A Legacy of Love. Reprinted by permission of Elizabeth C. Carpenter. ©1995 Elizabeth C. Carpenter.
My Official Storybook Grandma. Reprinted by permission of Michelle Ann Rocker. ©2004 Michelle Ann Rocker.
Deposition Stew. Reprinted by permission of Barbara Carducci. ©2004 Barbara Carducci.
Thanks. Reprinted by permission of Stephen D. Rogers. ©2004 Stephen D. Rogers.
Aunt Tooty. Reprinted by permission of Elayne G. Clift. ©2004 Elayne G. Clift.
If It’s Tuesday. Reprinted by permission of Alice Q. Malloy. ©2004 Alice Q. Malloy.
A Day At Grandmom’s House. Reprinted by permission of Harriet May Savitz. ©2003 Harriet May Savitz.
This Ain’t No Bull. Reprinted by permission of Joan Rae Gilmore. ©2004 Joan Rae Gilmore.
Everything but the Kitchen Sink. Reprinted by permission of Nadia Ali. ©2004 Nadia Ali.
Trying Times and Dirty Dishes. Reprinted by permission of Cynthia Marie Hamond. ©2003 Cynthia Marie Hamond.
A Thank-You Note to Grandma. Reprinted by permission of Gina C. Antonios. ©1996 Gina C. Antonios.
A Holy Moment. Reprinted by permission of Sheila S. Hudson. ©2002 Sheila S. Hudson.
Grandma’s Prayers. Reprinted by permission of Ann Sharon Ozee Siweck. ©2004 Ann Sharon Ozee Siweck.
Angel in the Clouds. Reprinted by permission of Melva Jean Kinsey. ©2004 Melva Jean Kinsey
Parting Gifts. Reprinted by permission of Marcia McDonald Swearingen. ©2004 Marcia McDonald Swearingen.
A Teenager’s Song for Gramma. Reprinted by permission of Angela Lea Thieman Dino. ©1986 Angela Lea Thiemann Dino.
Love and Water. Reprinted by permission of Emily Sue Harvey. ©2000 Emily Sue Harvey.
The Perspective of a Pansy. Reprinted by permission of Laura Lynn Smith. ©2000 Laura Lynn Smith.
Red and White Carnations. Reprinted by permission of Barbara Jean Hibschman. ©1987 Barbara Jean Hibschman.
The Feeling. Reprinted by permission of Margaret Eleanor Braun-Haley. ©2000 Margaret Eleanor Braun-Haley.
Picked Just for You. Reprinted by permission of Bonnie Blanche Hanson. ©2001 Bonnie Blanche Hanson.
Shiny Red Shoes. Reprinted by permission of Bettye Martin-McRae. ©1991 Bettye Martin-McRae.
Monday Night Tea. Reprinted by permission of Delores Liesner. ©2004 Delores Liesner.
Outing with Gram. Reprinted by permission of Delores Liesner. ©2004 Delores Liesner.
Grandma Days. Reprinted by permission of Maria Harden. ©2003 Maria Harden.
Afternoon Delight. Reprinted by permission of Diane Marie Vanover. ©2004 Diane Marie Vanover.
Two Dedicated Grandmas. Reprinted by permission of Janet Lynn Mitchell. ©2004 Janet Lynn Mitchell.
Go-Cart Grandma. Reprinted by permission of Patricia Lorenz. ©1982 Patricia Lorenz.
Surf’s Up, Grama. Reprinted by permission of Pamelia D. Trask. ©2004 Pamelia D. Trask.
Grandma and the Snowbank. Reprinted by permission of Ann Kirk Shorey. ©2004 Ann Kirk Shorey.
Grandma’s River. Reprinted by permission of Melodie Lynn Tilander. ©2004 Melodie Lynn Tilander.
Journey Home. Reprinted by permission of Renee Willa Hixson. ©2004 Renee Willa Hixson.
Travels with Grandma. Reprinted by permission of Phyllis W. Zeno. ©2004 Phyllis W. Zeno.
Going Places. Reprinted by permission of Carolyn Mott Ford. ©2004 Carolyn Mott Ford.
Will He Remember? Reprinted by permission of Maria Harden. ©2003 Maria Harden.
Love Never to Be Blinded. Reprinted by permission of Nancy V. Bennett. ©2001 Nancy V. Bennett.
Pennies from Heaven. Reprinted by permission of Emily Erickson and Rebecca Erickson. ©2004 Emily Erickson.
Dusting in Heaven. Reprinted by permission of Denise Peebles. ©2002 Denise Peebles.
Healing. Reprinted by permission of Jennifer Ilene Oliver. ©2004 Jennifer Ileene Oliver.
I Will Remember. Reprinted by permission of Shelley Ann Wake. ©2004 Shelley Ann Wake.
Love’s Labors Found. Reprinted by permission of Sally Friedman. ©2003 Sally Friedman.
God’s Hands. Reprinted by permission of Shirley Pope Waite. ©1995 Shirley Pope Waite.
God’s Good Time. Reprinted by permission of Cynthia Marie Hamond. ©2003 Cynthia Marie Hamond.
Jenny’s Antique. Reprinted by permission of Harriet May Savitz. ©2001 Harriet May Savitz.
Sandwich Generation. Reprinted by permission of Rachel Patrick. ©2002 Rachel Patrick.
Secret Weapon. Reprinted by permission of Jennifer Ilene Oliver. ©2004 Jennifer Ilene Oliver.
The Wooden Spoon. Reprinted by permission of Beverly Houseman. ©2003 Beverly Houseman.
Out of the Mouths of Babes. Reprinted by permission of Jane S. Elsdon. ©2004 Jane S. Elsdon.
Granny’s Journey. Reprinted by permission of Ruth A. Hancock. ©2004 Ruth A. Hancock.
Confidence. Reprinted by permission of Jody Walters. ©2005 Jody Walters.
The Pine Tree. Reprinted by permission of Kimberly Ripley. ©2000 Kimberly Ripley.
Grandma’s Cake. Reprinted by permission of Norma Jean Schaal. ©2004 Norma Jean Schaal.
Frozen Water . . . Melted Hearts. Reprinted by permission of Cheri Lynn Cowell. ©2004 Cheri Lynn Cowell.
Nana. Reprinted by permission of Susan Farr-Fahncke. ©2001 Susan Farr-Fahncke.
Grandmother’s Quiet Addiction. Reprinted by permission of Nancy Bennett. ©2003 Nancy Bennett.
Like the Turtle. Reprinted by permission of Erin Hoffman. ©2004 Erin Hoffman.
Nan. Reprinted by permission of Rachel Wallace-Oberle. ©2000 Rachel Wallace-Oberle.
Gram’s Garden. Reprinted by permission of Paula Tindall. ©2004 Paula Tindall.
Digging in the Dirt. Reprinted by permission of Linda Carol Apple. ©2004 Linda Carol Apple.
The True Lesson of Homework. Reprinted by permission of Sally
Friedman. ©2003 Sally Friedman.
I Can Make It Grow. Reprinted by permission of Betty Ann King. ©2003 Betty Ann King.
Motherhood 202. Reprinted by permission of Nancy B. Gibbs. ©1999 Nancy B. Gibbs.
Unexpected Gift. Reprinted by permission of J. Kenneth Kreider. ©2004 J. Kenneth Kreider.
Grandma’s Attic Treasures. Reprinted by permission of Anne Johnson. ©2004 Anne Johnson.
A Quilted Life. Reprinted by permission of Julie Crea Dunbar. ©2000 Julie Crea Dunbar.
Sister Said. Reprinted by permission of Jean Jeffery Gietzen. ©2005 Jean Jeffery Gietzen.
Gifts of the Heart. Reprinted by permission of Renie Burghardt. ©2000 Renie Burghardt.
Marking Time. Reprinted by permission of Shirley Jean Kawa-Jump. ©2004 Shirley Jean Kawa-Jump.
Green Ink. Reprinted by permission of Laura Lynn Smith. ©2003 Laura Lynn Smith.
Timeless Generosity. Reprinted by permission of Patricia J. Lawson. ©2004 Patricia J. Lawson.
Grandma’s Surprise Party. Reprinted by permission of Stephanie Denise Thompson. ©2004 Stephanie Denise Thompson.
A Grandmother’s Gifts. Reprinted by permission of Sally Friedman. ©2003 Sally Friedman.
Star of the Week. Reprinted by permission of Bonnie S. Grau. ©2004 Bonnie S. Grau.
My Present. Reprinted by permission of Barbara Drotar. ©2004 Barbara Drotar.
Grandma Wanda. Reprinted by permission of John Larson McCaslin. ©2002 John Larson McCaslin.
Rocks and Restoration. Reprinted by permission of Kathleen Craft Boehmig. ©2003 Kathleen Craft Boehmig.
Grandma’s Words. Reprinted by permission of Laura Elizabeth-Abelson Mueller. ©2004 Laura Elizabeth-Abelson Mueller.
Grandmother’s Language of Love. Reprinted by permission of Trudy A. Reeder. ©2004 Trudy A. Reeder.
Gutsy Grandma. Reprinted by permission of Karen J. Olson. ©2004 Karen J. Olson.
Treasured Gift. Reprinted by permission of Rosalie Marie Curci. ©1990 Rosalie Marie Curci.