Tag Archives: parents

Celebrating You!

Posted on December 17, 2021 by maryannniemczura

How do I begin? Where do I start? Bittersweet moments of my own retirement flash before me. Two letters in the mail this week reported on retirements of two individuals who have been an integral part of our lives and … Continue reading →

Posted in nurse-midwife, parenthood, physicians, pregnancy, retirement | Tagged babies, Birth Place, healthcare professionals, parents | 25 Comments

In Praise and Gratitude

Posted on July 5, 2019 by maryannniemczura

For eyes that see and ears that hear, For family and friends far and near, I sing praises and blow a kiss. Permit me to reminisce: For countless hours of practice, I am grateful to sing in choral groups. Shakespeare … Continue reading →

Posted in gratitude, Massachusetts, music, praise, Shakespeare | Tagged choral groups, family, flag, friends, God and country, grateful for home, parents, singing, travel | 14 Comments

Family Rituals, Traditions and Education

Posted on December 29, 2017 by maryannniemczura

Nurtured in us at an early age was the love of God, family and the importance of education. We were also gifted piano lessons and practice was a given. We never questioned any of it but simply did as we … Continue reading →

Posted in education, education in Germany & the US, foreign languages, Fulbright Teacher Exchange, rituals | Tagged helping others, law, learning foreign languages, love of family, love of God, Manlius Pebble Hill School, music, music lessons, nursing, parents, peace, role models, singing | 16 Comments

5 Lessons My Father Taught Me

Posted on June 3, 2016 by maryannniemczura

1. Look it up! 2. Do it yourself! 3. Work hard! 4. Be curious! 5. Challenge yourself! 1)There were books, encyclopedias, and dictionaries in my house growing up. When I or my sisters had a question, we were told to … Continue reading →

Posted in university | Tagged education, friends, Fulbright Teach in Germany, hard work, lessons, life's challenges, Massachusetts, parents, strong values | 34 Comments

The Scrubs Are Just a Cover!

Posted on May 6, 2016 by maryannniemczura

Last week we were graced with a visit from our traveling nurse daughter who wanted to help celebrate Mother’s Day early. As we visited, talked and caught up with her life and doings, I was most impressed with … Continue reading →

Posted in love, Mother's Day | Tagged children, family, flowers, love, memories, parents | 26 Comments

It’s All in the Detail!

Posted on November 14, 2015 by maryannniemczura

After waiting what seemed an inordinate amount of time, I phoned the roofers at lunch time. Imagine my surprise when they told me they had been to our house and had measured for the new roof to be installed! We … Continue reading →

Posted in attention, construction, corrections, details, example, failures, learning from mistakes, life lessons, roofers, teaching crativity | Tagged children, construction, creativity, details, example life lessons, learning process, mistakes in life, parents, paying attention, roofers, teaching tools | 2 Comments

Eyes in the Back of my Head

Posted on October 10, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Young children sometimes think their parents and teachers have a super power, a way of knowing and seeing things even when their backs are turned. Using humor, they explain to children that they have these eyes in the back of … Continue reading →

Posted in children, eyes in the back of the head, laughter, medicine, parents, schools in Germany, teachers | Tagged best medicine, children, eye glasses, eyes in the back of the head, humor, parents, schools, teachers | 7 Comments

Treasure the Gifts of the Past

Posted on May 23, 2015 by maryannniemczura

With flowers, trees, birds and bees in full bloom now and bustling activity, I reflect this Memorial Day Weekend on family and especially those who have served in the military. Each year my husband puts up hanging flower baskets on … Continue reading →

Posted in Colorado, education, faith, family, freedom, love, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, productive citizens, reflect on the past, resilience, role models, soldiers, WWII | Tagged children, Colorado, education, faith, family, freedom, independent citizens, love, Massachusetts, Memorial Day, parents, resilience, role models, soldiers | 4 Comments

Childhood Freedom

Posted on March 14, 2015 by maryannniemczura

Recent media accounts of a couple in Maryland prompted me to write this week about the freedom and pleasure of childhood play. I was fortunate to start my early childhood years in rural Massachusetts in and around the Springfield, Palmer … Continue reading →

Posted in a stranger, childhood play, children, family, family stories, Fulbright Teacher, Germany, life lessons, life skills, Maryland parents, Massachusetts, Musings, Parents, rural America, school, schools in Germany, Sturbridge, Upstate New York | Tagged childhood, children, freedom, independence, life skills, Maryland parents, Massachusetts, parents, play, responsibility, trust | 2 Comments

Quick thinking…

Posted on January 24, 2015 by maryannniemczura

As part of being a teacher, parent and a mother, I have grown accustomed to “assuming blame” when something has been misplaced or heaven forbid moved somewhere such as sweaters or a sock. Even my husband claims he put in … Continue reading →

Posted in : Critical Thinking, languages, life lessons, Mother, parents, Problem Solving, Teaching, Thinking Outside the Box | Tagged children, German vs. English, humor, laundry basket, parents, problem solving, skills, teachers, teaching, tools | Leave a comment