Currents June 2020
Over the years, I have gained a better appreciation for Father’s Day. I believe that it’s a reminder that good men and fathers are important, and that fatherhood deserves to…
Grand-Fathering
As we move into June and Big Ocean Women take time to recognize and appreciate the roles played by men in our lives, I want to share a quote with…
Fathers and Daughters
Research shows that girls with involved fathers are far more likely to forge healthy relationships with men. A girl with a warm and loving father achieves higher academic success and…
Cottage Industry: St. George Signature – Service With a Smile
Like nearly everything related to Big Ocean Women, the newly formed St. George, Utah cottage began with one person inviting friends to attend a Big Ocean meeting or activity. Cathy…
Meet Big Ocean: Rebekah Pierce
What are the things that we hope most to see in our children? Of all of the lessons we try to teach, with all of the time and effort put…
Aunt Sands’ Preschool – An Essential Piece of Many Lives
In February, Sandra Ahlquist planned a May 1 celebration marking her retirement after 40 years as the owner, teacher, and driving force of Aunt Sands’ Preschool. Instead, like nearly everything…
Giving Aid During Covid-19
Fatima, the cottage leader in Nigeria, wrote this to Big Ocean Women: “We were given a free day today so I was able to get to the bank and then…
On Being a Boy Mom
Some years ago, (more than I like to admit) when I was a fairly new mom of four tiny humans coming in rapid succession, two little girls, and then two…
A Tribute to Good Fathers
I’ve always been impressed by my father’s consistent patience and optimism. Even in the darkest of situations, he would portray optimism among his frustrations. I also consider myself very lucky…