Today is the birthday of my firstborn. There have been many things about that day that I have forgotten in 29 years, and there are some things that will stay with me forever. She was beautiful the day she was born, and is beautiful now, 29 years later. She and
Spring is in full bloom. The trees in my back yard have beautiful blooms, my tulips open each morning with the sunshine, and I’ve had to begin pulling weeds. My husband and I traditionally anticipate the first peeks of green that pop from the ground, reminding us that consistent warmer
There have been various times in my life when people have given me a little nudge to try something or do something. Those little nudges have led to the discovery of new things to enjoy. In High School a friend wanted to try out for a play, and she nudged
I’ve heard before about the idea that being holy means being “set apart.” I get the idea that I am to be different from my typical selfish human response. And I’ve realized that sometimes that feels so very overwhelming! How different am I supposed to be? Am I supposed to
I’m not normally accused of having tunnel vision. You know, being intently focused on just one thing, project or goal. I’m more apt to be pinging from one thing to another in some weird circular, random manner. I am not naturally linear, I’m not a big goal setter, I’m a
Yesterday was one of “those days.” Nothing horrible happened, I was productive in getting a few things checked off my to do list, and I went through the day in an emotional funk. I will even admit that about 12:30, I gave up and put my pajama pants back on
I love a good story. Ever since learning to read, I could get lost in a book. My summer memories tend to center around the summer reading challenge that the local library always held. I even had a secret reading spot in a hidden opening tucked in one of our front
Today is an anniversary. I looked up the word anniversary, I don’t want you to think I’ve completely lost it, I do know what it means… and I wondered if perhaps there was more to the definition than I was aware. It’s basic meaning is what we all think: “a
Sometimes, when I sit in my chair in the early morning to talk to Jesus, he wallops me. I’m thankful Jesus doesn’t use a frying pan, and I’m thankful I don’t spill my morning coffee all over my lap. Jesus walloped me this morning. He caught me off guard by
I’m in the midst of transition. I am closing my home based business that I’ve had for the last 8 years. It’s been a great ride! AND God has asked me to set that aside for something new. I’m not yet sure what the “new” looks like and God is