Merry Christmas!
Reach UP is celebrating its one year anniversary! [[retro editorial, visit it Winter 2012
– nine years today]] It’s been a great year, and I thank YOU for letting Reach UP come into your home.
This issue, Doug Stringer of Somebody Cares America talks to women, especially single mothers, about growing up without a father’s love and affection. It’s a subject strong in his heart – so much so that he’s written two books on it: The Fatherless Generation and Who’s Your Daddy Now?
It’s a timely topic anytime of the year, but I think especially during the Christmas season. You see, tradition tells us that Joseph must have died while Jesus was still a child – when exactly, we don’t know. But at some point Mary was a single mom. And while Jesus may not have been running the streets, He was a unique child, and I can imagine she didn’t always know what to do next….
You’ll know what to do for your holiday make up after the makeup tips from Nadine and Hilthia. And Wendy brings us a recipe to try sometime during December. The smell of freshly baked cookies just makes a home seem cozier.
Veronica’s resume-building article is right on time with new year’s goals, whether you’re going for your first job or looking for a different one. Keep her advice on file.
Grateful that Jesus came,
Crystal Wacker