Grandchildren – Red Tent Living

My Prey Is Love

By: redtentwomen February 4, 2022February 1, 2022

Art, Intentional Living, Monthly Themes, relationships, The HomeBecky Allender, cross stitch, Ebenezers, Grandchildren, handcrafting, memorials, Needlepoint5 Comments

I know next to nothing about hunting, but I know a lot about needlepoint. Many of the hunters I know have trophies on their walls—preserved, marble-eyed animals. I suppose they are a reminder of the many hours spent planning, preparing, hiking, stalking, aiming, shooting, and gutting, then taking the unstuffed body to a taxidermist to…

One Letter at a Time

By: redtentwomen November 24, 2021November 14, 2021

Faith, Intentional Living, relationshipsconnection, Grandchildren, Letter-writing, Mary Jane Hamilton, Wednesday in the Weeds12 Comments

“Disconnected” is the word I would use to describe how I was feeling during 2020. As a grandmother of six grandchildren, I slowly began to realize that I was missing them. Connecting through social media felt too invasive, too quick, and too sterile, as my heart drifted away from them. I was experiencing the losses…

My Prayers

By: redtentwomen January 21, 2019January 21, 2019

Day to Day, Femininity, relationshipsBreak generational curses, Erin O'Connor, Grandchildren, loving your grandchildren, Mothering Adult Children, Praying for Grandchildren5 Comments

I remember the first time I held my granddaughter in my arms. She was minutes old. As I looked at her, she looked at me. She looked into my eyes, and I into hers. Her eyes were deep and rich, almond shaped brown with deep blue halos that only newborns seem to have. They were…

Timing Is Everything

By: redtentwomen November 19, 2018November 18, 2018

Day to Day, relationships, TravelAging, Being a grandmother, Family, Grandchildren, memories, Pat Sloan, Stroke Survivor, Travel, Trip of a Lifetime, World War 26 Comments

I had never been to Europe, more specifically London or Paris. I had come to love both cities through favorite films and books: visiting St. Paul’s Cathedral with Mary Poppins and the bird lady, visiting Westminster Abbey as I watched royal weddings on TV, and traveling to the Eiffel Tower with my favorite characters in…

Hunger is More Than Our Appetite

By: redtentwomen August 3, 2016August 1, 2016

Day to Daybaking, Bulimia, Cooking, Eating disorder, family traditions, Grandchildren, Legacy, Mary Jane Hamilton, Recipes, self-care13 Comments

My history does not lend itself to be very forgiving or much less welcoming of others into my kitchen.

The Nutcracker: Making Dreams Come Alive

By: redtentwomen December 2, 2015November 29, 2015

ArtBallet, Dance, Dreams, Grandchildren, Grandmother, Love, Mary Jane Hamilton, The Nutcracker6 Comments

I love to dance. As a 7th grader I took ballroom dance lesson where I learned the Cha-Cha, the Foxtrot, the Waltz and the Jitter Bug.

I am not finished!

By: redtentwomen March 9, 2015August 4, 2015

Day to DayArcheology, Becky Allender, Grandchildren, Mary Poppins, Rape, Recovery, Redemption, The Allender Center, trauma69 Comments

“I wasn’t finished!” Elsa stomped her foot and ran to the living room.

A Legacy of Love and Hope

By: redtentwomen February 2, 2015August 4, 2015

Day to DayGrandchildren, Grandmothers, Legacy, living in gratitude, Mary Jane Hamilton, Mimi, reflecting the best10 Comments

“You deserve better than…” My heart perked up when I read those words from my friend.

Pumpkins and Play

By: redtentwomen October 24, 2014August 21, 2015

Day to Day, Intentional Living, The HomeAdoption, Grandchildren, Halloween, Janet Stark, Play, Pumpkin Patch, Pumpkins, Sudan's Lost Boys, trick or treat5 Comments

Rebecca’s face lit up as soon as she entered our home. “Abudo!” she exclaimed as she looked at the pumpkins our kids were carving that Halloween afternoon.