by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Feb 7, 2018 | Being present, Family Life, Parenting
My neighbor Midori’s late husband Belton HJ Hamilton was the first African American to graduate from Stanford and the first African American assistant Attorney General in Oregon. I love visiting Midori. She’s the mother of two grown children whom she is so proud of....
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Feb 6, 2018 | Being present, Family Life, Parenting
I am back to blogging after basically three years since the accident. . . So much to share. . . this one on how we “Wait for one another” Our family was preparing to go to the mountains with Philip, our guest from Germany. We wanted to show Philip...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jul 1, 2017 | Adventure, Attitude, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenting Philosophy
When I was growing up and would complain about having to do a chore or if I had a negative attitude about a school assignment, my mom used to say to me, “Kopf hoch,” which is German for “hold your head up high.” Basically the subtle message that I gleaned from my...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jun 28, 2016 | Gratitude
I was at church recently, and I seemed to cry during every song and then during parts of the service. God was at work in my heart as I prayed and worshiped and asked Him to show me direction. I feel so confused and frustrated and overwhelmed right now. I get this...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Mar 26, 2016 | Adventure, Attitude, Being present, Dream, Writing
One of my surprise favorite movies is the new Disney film Tomorrowland, which I saw with my family. The movie was one of those films that appeals to all ages, and featured none other than George Clooney. There were two other actors who played equally important...
by Cornelia Becker Seigneur | Jan 10, 2016 | Being present
On the one-year anniversary of our accident today, we drove to Walling Way and Highway 43, the location where we were hit by a Yukon SUV while walking to Linn City Pub. We brought the kids to mark the event and lit a couple of candles; we snapped some photos and Chris...
