Marv and I frequently speak at marriage conferences and seminars. In addition to our prepared talk, we also enjoy the Q&A time where we hear from you. Here are some of the frequently asked questions. How did having children change your marriage relationship? Were children planned? If so, how did you decide when to have children? We did plan to have three or four children but the timing was not…
Dear Warm an’ Loving friends, On July 16th, as Joyce and I were driving from British Columbia, Canada to Burbank, California, we got a phone call from a very excited Rochelle.  As a grant writer, Rochelle had found a grant that was “custom-made†for Warm an’ Loving! She went on to explain that it was for faith–based non-profits (that’s what we are!): To help provide pre-marital training for engaged couples…
I have great news: You do not need expensive toys to build memories. I have vivid memories of the smells and sights of the holidays. My mom was a great baker. The blue lights perfectly placed around our house by dad reflected on the white snow. Children performed at church on Christmas Eve and were given a goodie bag. We opened our gifts by the fire on Christmas Eve and…
Celebrate your VALUES! We just enjoyed Canadian Thanksgiving with 40 friends that get together annually at our home. This tradition came out of our value of family and our value for our heritage. Close to 40 years ago, we decided to plan an EVENT so our girls would know where we came from and would meet other Canadians who have moved to Southern California. We all enjoyed the turkey dinner…
