“There is no life without suffering. There is no love without suffering … You cannot have this perfect hedonistic life. It doesn’t exist, even if advertising, media, and everybody tells you so,” says Eduard Habsburg, the archduke of Austria and Hungary’s ambassador to the Vatican. He is from the royal line of the Habsburgs and…
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Why Faith and Family are the Cure for Loneliness
Commentary A few weeks ago, the U.S. Surgeon General issued an alarming report (pdf) on the state of loneliness in America. While expressing great concern about the toll loneliness takes on a person’s mental health, the report goes on to ignore two of the best antidotes for curing the problem: family and faith. According to…
Giving Children a Voice: Katy Faust and Them Before Us
“I want my mom and dad to love me, and I want them to love each other.”—Jocie, aged 7 That sentence introduces visitors to the website of the organization, Them Before Us (TBU). “Jocie’s statement illustrates the universal human longing to be known and loved by the two people responsible for one’s existence,” the website…
‘Our Children Do Not Chain Us—They Give Us Opportunities,’ Says a Military Mom Who Homeschools Her 3 Kids
Native New Yorker Meg Thompson knew homeschooling her three kids would be the best way to give her family the flexibility to adapt to her military husband’s “atypical work” and spend more time together. Now seeing her kids thrive, she hopes to empower other parents to take the lead on their children’s education. “You have what…
Couple Killed at Texas Mall Shooting Along With 3-Year-Old Son Had ‘Perfect Synergy’
DALLAS—Kyu Cho had a generous spirit and joyous belly laugh that delighted his friends. His wife, Cindy Cho, was quieter, described by those who knew her as sweet and kind. Together, the parents of two young sons complemented each other perfectly, strong in their faith and devoted to family and friends. “That’s what I keep…
Lessons From a 2-Year-Old
I gave my son and daughter-in-law lots of gifts when their son, Elijah, was born. But none has come back to bless me more than the gift of Friday. Since he was 6 weeks old, I’ve closed the door to work on Fridays to care for and learn from my grandson, Eli. In these two…
Widow Who Held Joint Funeral for Daughter and Husband Feels ‘Alive Again’ Marrying Widower Who Lost His Son
A mom whose daughter and husband died days apart has remarried a widower who lost his wife and child. She says their bond has helped them heal. Alice Palmer, 68, from Anfield, in Liverpool, England, was a lifetime carer to her daughter, Beth, 20, who suffered from cerebral palsy and other health issues. Alice’s world…
How to Plan the Perfect Patio
By Tim Carter From Tribune Content Agency Recently, I had the enormous pleasure to help my son achieve one of his goals. He bought a new home last year and quickly discovered how much he missed the stunning red-brick patio he grew up with at our last home. One day last fall, his mother and…
Surprised Parents of Twins Give Birth to Triplets, Love Their Huge Happy Family
The parents of naturally-conceived twins were shocked and delighted when their second pregnancy turned out to be triplets. Neither had multiples in their family, but both have adapted to life as a family of seven and adore their lively, happy home. Mandi and Danny Oldani are parents to 3-year-old fraternal twin sons, Beckett and Benson,…
Mom Teased for Packing Husband’s Lunches Responds to Haters: ‘I Chose to Do This. We’re a Team’
For stay-at-home mom Brie Nichols, packing her husband a lunchbox every day is just a natural thing she does, and she loves every bit of it. However, after posting a clip of her filling a heated lunchbox on her Instagram page, Nichols could not believe the negativity she received. The video, which went viral, sparked a…
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