I'm sitting here at my desk, looking out my window. Today it is bright and sunny. Those are the best days for me. Give me sunshine and I am a happy girl. Light means a lot to me!
Visible Patterns and Textures
Throughout my sixty-plus years, I have walked through many seasons of life, and God has been steady throughout all of them. How can I be certain of this? I have proof! The majority of my writing will never be seen by anyone other than myself. I have accumulated boxes and boxes full of journals; some … Continue reading Visible Patterns and Textures
Sometimes Truth Comes From the Sweetest Hearts
Easter is fast approaching. It can be a heartfelt time of remembrance, even for children. My first real Easter memories as a child most likely involved frilly dresses, Easter baskets, or candy — not anxious thoughts about how Jesus was treated during His final week on this earth. A few years ago, a pastor friend … Continue reading Sometimes Truth Comes From the Sweetest Hearts
Seeing the Strength of the Rock
Troublesome days are going to come into our lives. It is part of living on this big ole rock called earth. Rocks…there are rocks out there that can break you; yet there are others that can uphold and protect you. Sometimes our choices determine the outcome. Three locations come to my mind when I think … Continue reading Seeing the Strength of the Rock
Camo and Clarity: What We Don’t See at First
There was that one day that I was a cool chick, well, an older cool chick. I am pretty much a “middle of the road, quiet, steady, girlie” rather than a cool chick most of the time. But at least I recognize that. I try not to pretend or put on airs, which makes “cool … Continue reading Camo and Clarity: What We Don’t See at First
Surveying Forgiveness
Easter is near. Thinking of this time, and reflecting on all that Christ endured, it makes me think about the cost of forgiveness… and unforgiveness. Leading up to Easter this year, I have been re-watching previous seasons of series The Chosen. The next season comes this year around the Easter time frame. I have just … Continue reading Surveying Forgiveness
See Where We Should Depend on God
I wasn’t anxious yesterday. But I could feel anxiety sitting around me. I had a visit with my retina specialist. It would have been the day before, but he was in surgery all day. Because it was a work-in visit, I waited over two hours. It is interesting to sit in a waiting room and … Continue reading See Where We Should Depend on God
Looking at Living Faith Without a Microphone
There was a time when my faith hung on the wall of my office. It wasn’t loud. It wasn’t pushy. It didn’t quote Scripture in bold letters or ask anyone to agree with me. It simply existed—quietly, faithfully—where anyone who walked through my door could see it. It was a to-do list. Pray. Sing. Smile … Continue reading Looking at Living Faith Without a Microphone
Sometimes Those Visible Layers Need a Good Scrub
My return trip from visiting my niece ended up being a longer day than I thought it would. The plan was to get through the flight, grab lunch, go home, get the travel crud washed off in the shower, and relax the rest of the day. As it ended up, I hit two airports, one … Continue reading Sometimes Those Visible Layers Need a Good Scrub
Don’t Be Out There Looking for Trouble
I got all of my “checks” done from the previous post. I made it to the airport — and through the airport! I was a little anxious flying by myself. This was the first time that I had flown by myself since the most recent vision loss. I had an escort from the check-in counter … Continue reading Don’t Be Out There Looking for Trouble
Preparation: How it Looks to Me
If you are going on a journey, you prepare. In getting ready to visit my niece and her husband a plane ride away, I got into preparation mode. Flight? Check. Ground transportation? Check. Suitcase packed? Check. Clean house before I leave? Check. Personal papers laid out where they can be easily found? Check. ….Wait, what? … Continue reading Preparation: How it Looks to Me
Restricted Vision, Unburdened Sight 