I planned the menu with care and paid special attention to the table setting just the way she had taught me. After giving thanks for family, food and fellowship, I proudly offered Mom the platter of chicken, encouraging her to take her favorite piece. You always ate the back. The back was what was left. The chicken choice was one of the many unheralded sacrifices my mom made for us over the years.
Parents have such high expectations of themselves and of other parents.
My mom and dad were concerned not only about our dietary nutrition, but also about our Christian nurture. As parents, the most important legacy we can give our children is a relationship with their Lord and Savior. We continue to honor our heavenly father as well as our earthly parents each time we reach out to support the struggling families around us in our communities. Mentoring Parents and Families Manistee County, Michigan's proportion of families and children at risk is large. Jennifer and her family live in the city of Manistee.