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!
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
Looking Back, Looking Forward–Always a Good Choice
Journey. Photo by Ruth Sullivan I'm looking forward to a new year. I don't know what's in front of me, but I know what's behind me. Hope for the future. As you may know, Jim and I are facilitators for GriefShare and often the grieving one will say, "I can't wait for this [...]
Good-bye Tropics, Hello Thanksgiving
Castaway Cay, Disney's own island. We've been on another journey this week. A Disney cruise on the Caribbean. We were celebrating the 40th anniversary of a radio ministry we are big fans of, Focus on the Family. Focus on the Family Cruise On the cruise we were able to preview [...]
The Solid Rock
What was the highlight? I was asked... We're back from our trip around the United States. We didn't cover all of the US for sure, but added 9500 miles to the SQ. People ask me what the highlight of our trip was and it was hard to say. We saw the Liberty Bell, Plymouth Rock, [...]
From Washington State and Back
This trip has been different from the others in so many ways. We've been many places together: Paris, Jerusalem, Istanbul, Normandy Beach, The Panama Canal, The Caribbean, and Australia. I enjoy our country the best.
Grief is Cagey, Yet God is Good
After I read that, sleep was impossible. I lay there, so heartbroken along with my son.
Travel. More Travel. And Why We Do It
What do I talk about when I share my story? I tell how God was with me during difficult times and joyous times. Not to get "wows." Not to get sympathy. Not even to sell my books, though I want them to read my story more completely. No. I talk to them because I want others to know that when they go through difficult times, they aren't alone.