Making a Prayer Request
I believe in the power of prayer; not as a magical method to get what I want but as a force of love extended to others. Sometimes,...
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Welcome to the Education with Grandma Blog
Below you will find essays, articles and posts. To read about a specific topic, click on one of the links below and scroll down.
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 8, 2022
When Life Seems Unfair
Our very special friend left her physical body this morning and transitioned to what I believe will be a new adventure. First, I begin...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
Sharing a Goodbye Tribute
Susann Couch Flowers, my friend, and cousin, died on March 11, 2019. It may sound mean to write this, but I must tell the truth. Susann...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
Welcoming a New Life
I confess that I had not anticipated holding a shower for a great grandbaby. That event only happens to "old" folks. Surely, I'm not old...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
Being Pro-Choice AND Despising Abortions
Growing up in West Texas, my Aunt Maggie taught me that life falls into clear categories of black or white — right or wrong. She assured...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
A Letter to the U.S. Congress
Message to Our U.S. House of Representatives: I have not always been a Democrat. However, I confess that I am an impatient card-carrying...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
A Hefty Price to Pay
A Hefty Price to Pay As an eight-year-old child, I experienced separation from my parents when my mother died and Daddy accepted a job in...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
Dangers of Being Privileged
The first time someone accused me of being a “privileged white woman,” I strongly resisted. “No way!” I staunchly declared. “I’ve had my...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
Ending Violence with Words
Words Matter Concerning Violence Words matter. Words have enormous power. Carelessly used, angry words harm individuals. When widely...
Barbara Frandsen
Jun 7, 2022
Joy Reborn
At the end of a hot, heavy summer, September finally came. Leaning over my swollen belly, I sat on the ground pulling weeds. My husband...
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