Sleeping our way to a better marriage

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 3, 2026 |

Sleep deprivation is a recognised means of torture. But what about when the cause is one of our children? In this post we explore how we might sleep our way to a better marriage. Our granddaughter is three months old. She is pure delight and we are loving being Nonnina and Nonno. Naturally her parents…

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The Rise of the Fur Baby

By Francine & Byron Pirola | March 6, 2026 |

Fur babies: substitute child, family asset or living therapy doll? In this blog we discuss some different views on the rise of the Fur Baby culture.     For years, our daughter pleaded with us for a dog – every birthday, every Christmas, the same earnest plea. And for years, we had our stock reply: “We’d have another baby before…

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Embracing a Pro-Life Heart

By Francine & Byron Pirola | July 25, 2025 |

As we celebrate Grandparents Day on July 27, we’re reminded of the profound role we play in nurturing a culture of life within our families.   For us, being pro-life isn’t just about supporting the movement through donations and attending rallies – though those efforts matter. It’s about how we live every day, especially in our…

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Natural Fertility

By Francine & Byron Pirola | November 4, 2022 |

True love cannot be contained; it always gives life in some form, bursting forth from the couple with irrepressible urgency. For most couples, this life-giving impulse will result in the biological birth of a child. For others, it will be expressed in a shared effort to generously give of their time and talents to others.…

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