A Rose for Mama
I think about my own mother at least once a day. She was a good one. She was wise, intelligent, talented, loving, and beautiful too. I was proud of her. She wasn’t perfect but she was a very good mom.
True Showers
Originally published August 15, 2015 Yesterday, Jim and I read from the prophet Ezekiel. I loved the promise of showers of blessing. I will make them and the places all around My hill a blessing; and I will cause showers to come down in their there shall be showers of blessing. Ezekiel 34:26 Wow! Do [...]
Birthday Thoughts on Getting Older
So, instead of bemoaning the fact that I’m another year older, I’ll enjoy it that I still produce fruit and enjoy the gray hair of experience--the splendor of the old. What else can I do? The alternative is to not grow older, and I’m not ready for that. So, I’ll enjoy tomorrow. Open presents, cards, and share a special meal with family.
Run Your Race
I’ve been watching high school track and field events my grandsons are involved in. It’s amazing how determined their faces are as they earnestly perform the tasks at hand. The older one, Andrew, does the longer distance runs. Caleb, the younger of the two, does the hurdles. The hurdles are over in less than a [...]
Take A Look Back—You Might Be Surprised!
I’m a journal writer. I don’t sit and write about every single thing that goes on in my life, but those important days where I am troubled or happy, or sad. I should really call it a prayer journal. I haven’t done it all my life, but through the cloudy days, more than sunshiny days. [...]
Take Courage!
Have your surroundings been rearranged on you, taking you away from where you’ve been? Was it a move? A new job? A new circumstance you didn’t ask for? I was asked those same questions and it didn’t take me long to remember a time like that. I was recently widowed and a music teacher in [...]
She Was a Good Ride, Helga
I don’t hold as much attachment to vehicles as some do, but Helga was different. She was actually the first car I ever purchased by myself. Yes, with my husbands, I sat beside them while they negotiated at the car dealership and got the best deal. I got to have my say about the color [...]
Sick or Well, Sometimes Life is Hard!
I write a lot about loss. In my case, those losses were in death, but there's a variety of losses. A common one is ill health. I’ve been blessed with excellent health. If I'm in bed out of commission, it's because of an injury, or elective surgery. I read an article written in support of those [...]
Lamb to “Sun of Righteousness”
We’re approaching a new year in two days. Then it’s 2017. I’m not quite ready to leave 2016 just yet. My tree is still up. The beautiful nativity scenes are gracing shelves and buffet. They are the focal point of our celebration because it isn’t about the gifts, the food, even the tree. It’s about [...]
Our Story
We’re celebrating us! It’s our third wedding anniversary. We drove east to the far SE corner of Washington state where I spoke to two different women’s groups. After the second talk, we headed 200 miles west, to central Washington to the beautiful town of Leavenworth. We are here, nestled in a lovely, woodsy chalet. We’ve [...]