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Thanksgiving Grief: When the Table Looks Different
Thanksgiving is supposed to be a day of gratitude, comfort food, and familiar laughter. It’s a day when the people you love sit elbow to elbow around the table. At my house, it’s loud, messy, and beautifully imperfect. But for many grandparents raising grandchildren, the holiday comes with a hollow ache you can feel before you even pull out the roasting pan. Because this year…again…your child won’t be at the table. Maybe they can’t be because they’ve passed away. Maybe they s
Stacy Sanchez
Nov 213 min read


You Want Me to Do What?
“Speak to the entire assembly of Israel and say to them: ‘Be holy because I, the LORD your God, am holy.” Leviticus 19:2 (NIV) “Leviticus?” my granddaughter scoffed. “That book doesn’t even make sense. Who reads Leviticus ?” She said it like she’d just bitten into a lemon. “Yes, Leviticus,” I smiled. “Want to play a game while we read? Let’s see how many ways this ‘boring’ book points to Jesus. Spoiler alert: it’s more than you think.” She rolled her eyes in that classic pre
Stacy Sanchez
Oct 273 min read


When You’re Just Trying To Hold It Together (and Drowning at the Same Time)
Stacy hit the ground—not on her knees, but flat on her face.
Her grandson’s latest violent outburst had pushed the family past their breaking point.
Gasping for air in her bedroom, she cried out to God through tears that wouldn’t stop. “God, I can’t breathe. Help me breathe.”

Amber Weigand-Buckley
Sep 232 min read


Held Together
I’m sure every generation has felt this. There have always been wars and bloody battlefields because, well, people and their love of power. Tragedies and “acts of God” have broken spirits and tried faith. Protests have risen to fight injustice.
Stacy Sanchez
Sep 233 min read


Hold Tight to the Hands That Hold You
by Stacy Sanchez in KC Upliftd Living He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. (Colossians 1:17, NIV) Do you ever...
Stacy Sanchez
Sep 234 min read


Call Me Rhoda
Does anyone else forget why they’ve come into a room? I should hear a resounding “Me!” from all my menopausal women friends.
Stacy Sanchez
Sep 224 min read


Trusting God When the Path Isn’t Clear: Finding Peace in Proverbs 3:5-6
When the way is laid out for us, faith seems simple. But trusting God isn’t always so easy.
Stacy Sanchez
Aug 164 min read


When Life Changes in an Instant: My Story on Hope for the Journey with Monica Schmelter
I recently had the honor of sharing my story on Monica Schmelter's podcast "Hope for the Journey," and it was both humbling and healing to talk about a chapter of my life I never expected to write.
Stacy Sanchez
Jul 32 min read


The Holy Spirit, Our Comforter
She was nineteen with an unplanned pregnancy—unwed, with no husband on the horizon. Her boyfriend disappeared when he learned the news. Desperate and alone, she cried out to God, but would He listen after what she had done?
Stacy Sanchez
Jul 31 min read


Parenting...Again?!! Summer Reading Challenge Bookmark Download
As grandparents, we know how precious it is to watch our grandchildren discover the magic of books.
Stacy Sanchez
May 223 min read


Grandparents Parenting Grandchildren – Celebrating the Unseen Heroes
Parenting again meant more than routines—it meant addressing deep scars of neglect and abandonment inflicted by his mother, Stacy’s adopted daughter. “Loving him wasn’t enough,” Stacy admits. “No matter how much we poured into him, the wounds he carried ran deeper than anything we could reach.”
Stacy Sanchez
May 13 min read


Freebie Friday: Unlock Fun Connections Free Random Conversation Starter Cards
These random fun conversation starters allow you to dive into topics while encouraging your grandchild to express their feelings and thoughts.
Stacy Sanchez
Apr 242 min read


Friday Freebie: Get the Easter Story Snack Mix Recipe and Printable Tag Download!
There’s something deeply special about bonding with your grands, especially when it’s centered around faith, love, and shared memories....

Amber Weigand-Buckley
Apr 102 min read


Join Parenting...Again?!! on Facebook
When my husband and I became our grandson's caregivers, I quickly realized how different this parenting journey would be the second time.
Stacy Sanchez
Apr 62 min read


Freebie Friday: A Special Easter Craft (Be Sure to Grab it Early)
This easy Easter craft is a great way to share the story of Christ’s resurrection while creating a hands-on activity they’ll love!
Stacy Sanchez
Mar 271 min read


Friday Freebie : The Great School Break Challenge Downloadable
Are you looking for a simple yet engaging way to keep kids entertained during school breaks?
Stacy Sanchez
Mar 201 min read


Friday Freebie: “Great Things” Wall Print for Your Grandchild
A Daily Reminder That Your Grands Are Capable of Great Things! As grandparents raising grandchildren, we know how important it is to fill...
Stacy Sanchez
Feb 281 min read


Freebie Friday: "My Feels Strategy Wheel"
The My Feels Strategy Wheel, is designed to help both you and your grandkids identify, understand, and manage emotions in a fun and educ
Stacy Sanchez
Feb 202 min read


Crafting Love: Let’s Make Valentine Butterflies!
This fun and simple craft is perfect for a creative Valentine’s Day project with your grandkids! All you need are some basic craft supplies,
Stacy Sanchez
Feb 132 min read


Freebie Friday: 14-Day Love Challenge Download
This week’s Freebie Friday is all about making love intentional with our 14-Day Love Challenge printable!
Stacy Sanchez
Jan 302 min read
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