In this 1988 column, the last few days of school were not spent in school but at home. All four Manzke children caught a bug, which meant their mother would be busy nursing them.
A mother needs time for herself, but when necessary that time is given up, maybe not gladly, but she does what has to be done.
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Rachel and Wyatt came for an overnight visit. Rain kept us from a lot of time outside, but we found enough space between the showers to pick up sticks in the lawn.
Wyatt went back for one of grandpa’s grabbers to make the work easier. Well, it make it more challenging and fun for him.
Rachel took this video. Soon we were heading inside again as rain was starting, ending our outside time.
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My dad became a big brother when his half-sister was born. He found her a cute baby until she grew into a tattletale.
Listen as I read two of his family stories.
As Lee and dad matured, they became friends.
When Lee needed real help, Dad became her pretector.
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