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At The Cliburn–In Texas
The performances were flawless. We are novices, but we recognize good music. Each of the participants settled themselves on the piano bench before they played, making sure it was the right height and distance from the keys.
Grief Makes Her Appearance Again
I thanked God for those memories, for they were such a part of me. I realized I didn't need to push those memories away, just be grateful I had them. I realized that she--grief--sometimes returns. But just briefly. Then she drifts away.
My Own Carrie Lynn Rudberg
Maybe I'll always feel sad about Carrie, I thought. I was haunted by the fact that she had no resting place, because I didn’t know what they did with her body.
For The Graduates
This week, we sat and reminisced as we waited in the crowded arena for the graduates to file in. We listened to speeches. We waited for his name to be called. At last we hear it: Austyn James Mozena. Grandchild number six to complete high school.
Good Friday
I can trust God to take care of the big and small. He's big enough--and most of all, cares enough--even more than I can ever imagine. And that is Good.
The Day After New Year’s Day
I'm grateful for families. Weddings. Christmas. Children. Siblings.
Christmas Joy
God has been so faithful to Jim and I. Many blessings to each of you. Merry Christmas and may each of you find joy this Christmas season.
Fall Changes
I've been feeling a bit melancholic the past week or so. Part of the melancholy is that summer is waning.
Mountain Tops
Just last month, I climbed the mountain for the eleventh time. It wasn’t any easier, even though I’d summited it ten times before. The rocks seemed bigger. I carefully picked the safest and steadiest one. I had to work on my breathing as I climbed. I wanted to stop, sit down, rest, and not go any farther. But I wouldn’t have seen the glorious view at the top. I would have missed high-fiving my two grandsons, my daughter--now forty years old.
Super Bowl
I'm getting better. Learning how to live without both of those special men. Learning how to live a new normal. But Super Bowl always brings me back to those sad memories.
Super Bowl–Seahawks–Steelers–Patriots
I've been on Earth long enough now to know how quickly the years pass.
Joy Comes in the Morning
I realize joy is not always present in our lives. There are hills and valleys throughout our time on Earth. But dear reader, yet again, I am filled with JOY! And God is the giver of joy--and weeping, too. But for today, I will take the joy!!
Taking Vows
Two weeks from tomorrow, I will take vows during a wedding ceremony to my fiance-soon-to-be-husband.
Snakes and Fears
We have to face snakes and fears and then ask that wise question: “Is it real?” If so, we face it with a friend or husband—or loving Savior, Jesus. And if it isn’t real, go on from there and trash the rubber snake—fear. And briskly wipe our hands and go on from there.
Three Hundred and Fifty Nine Days
This week and next, we're on a trip, celebrating our first anniversary. It's so hard to believe it has been nearly a year, but it is. Just this morning, Jim suggested for our devotions we have each morning, to read a verse. He picked it. Guess what it was? Yes! It was the above verse!!
With Hope–February 6, 2006
That is the theme of my life. I can see how faithful God has been to me.....and how much hope is in my life. I wouldn’t be honest if I didn’t admit sometimes I wonder what’s around the next bend in the road, because loving brings hurt and sorrow. But for today, I will reflect on the hope God has given me and the many blessings He has surrounded me with.
New Way To Think
My loving God nearer to me than any family member. Any friend. He's there when I'm awake at 3:00 am in the morning. Though He is unseen, I know He is there. Sad with me. Weeping with me. Joyful with me. Life is full of "distress", yet He is there. That's all we need to know.
Trust
Another reminder, yet again. My hope is in God, maker of heaven and earth. It is in He I put my trust. And that is enough.