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When she was young we called her Katie.
When she was nine she 
announced that she would be Catherine (her real name). As a teenager her friends called her "Cat". She was headstrong and determined, a challenge to raise, for sure. But, using the "Parenting with Love and Logic" techniques, we did well and preserved our relationship of love through tough times.
On January 23, 2000, she was killed in a snowmobile accident at the age of fourteen. We survived because of our faith. We offer a glimpse of our journey here in the hope that those of you suffering the same might find hope.
I Was the Only Man in my Daughter's Life
Eight Years Past
Max
Balloons for Catherine's Birthday
The Compassionate Friends organization provides help in the "positive resolution of grief following the death of a child." Click on the blue logo to visit their website.
We are grateful for the opportunity to share with others who have walked this difficult road. Our local chapter meets the first Monday of every month, 6:00 PM at Christ Community Church.
Click here for our suggested books that helped us with grief.
Parenting with Love and Logic
Putting into practice the skills of Love and Logic helped us maintain loving relationships with our kids through the tough times.
We now teach these skills to other parents.
To visit the Love and Logic website click on the photo of their sign.
Sometimes the best way to help the teens is to help their parents.
Frequently the biggest obstacle for teens in their decision to follow Christ is the distorted view of God they have as a result of poor role modeling from parents. Everyone wonders why most kids abandon the church once they graduate from college. They are not fleeing the church, they are fleeing their parents. Many kids have been abandoned by a parent, usually their dad, through divorce. These kids find it hard to accept God who, in their minds, has been portrayed by their dads. Sometimes you'll only be able to reach a kid by fostering some real parenting changes at home. Parenting Teens With Love and Logic is a great resource for this.
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