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Surprised by Joy
Yesterday, September 13, was a day to remember and celebrate. It was five years ago on September 13, 2013 that Jim asked me to marry him. I was surprised, yet not so surprised that he popped the question.
Consider the Lily
I love the long days, longer twilight, and warm evenings of summer. But without anything I can do, the days shorten. I hear the crickets sing at night as I take one last stroll around our yard. The days are marching toward a new season--and I can't stop the march.
For Jane
It's probably too much to expect being filled with joy right now, but my prayer is for anyone who is reading this that they will be filled with joy and peace.
Waning Summer
Autumn means things are starting to die. I'm very aware of death and loss,
It Was Great!
Entertainment, food, and family... Our time together as a family was so good. Nightly, we ate our meal together, with reports about what we'd done during the day. We were entertained by lovely music, a superb ice skating show, gorgeous scenery, and delicious food.
North to Alaska!
Blending families can be challenging... Where are we going this time, you might ask. This time it’s a family cruise with fifteen of our blended family of 25. We know once everyone is checked in and on board, it will be fine. We're heading north to Alaska!
No Fear
Mostly, though I am grateful. I’m grateful for the nearly five years God has gifted Jim and I with. I’m grateful every morning that I wake up with Jim by my side. I’m happy when he’s sitting beside me at church, singing with me during worship, glancing at me in understanding at a sermon point. He’s there on lazy Sunday afternoons when we change out of our church clothes into something cozy and comfortable and we veg out on a movie. As we watch our favorite pre-recorded Sunday shows. When we say good-night and drop off to sleep.
Sunshine and Shadow
That first afternoon after driving through the beautiful North Cascades, I felt a little sad and I wasn't sure why. Later, I realized it was because the first time I'd been on this road, I was with another husband more than a decade ago. It didn't mean I wasn't enjoying myself with Jim, it just meant I had a precious memory flit through my brain. Instead of pushing the sadness down, I took some time to remember and be sad
Learning to Laugh Again
Please enjoy my blog this week about a young woman [...]
There is a Rock
My heart aches for them and I would like to take away their pain, but I know that is not part of God's plan. We aren't leading this group to take away the griever' s pain, but to walk with them through it and direct them to the One who will heal and carry their pain. It isn't what we say to them as much as what God says to them.
Good-bye SQ
I've written about her on our multiple trips. Yup, I'm talking about the SQ--the name Jim dubbed her. We decided we were ready to say goodbye to her. There was just too many little nerve wracking things that cried for attention.
Cup of Communion
Our experience together has been wonderful. Not perfect, but close to it. Unlike both of our firsts, we are more mature and we like to think we've learned from our past marriages.
Listen to the Birds
Steigerwald Lake Sometimes I don't see what's around [...]
Going Back in Time
I went back in time.... I had an interesting day [...]
Take Time To Remember
Gravesite: Bill and Carrie Rudberg It's Memorial Day [...]
A Mama’s Prayer For Mother’s Day
From the past. My children were once babies--who [...]
A Trustworthy Anchor
The sign of hope Our hearts felt strangely [...]