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!
Reading Unexpected Love Notes from Mom
Finding unexpected love notes from my mom brought a special reminder of my parents’ 69 years of marriage. Sometimes the treasures we discover help us remember the love and memories that last a lifetime.
Does it Look Like Discipleship?
No one expected to see them there, sitting all alone, in church—of all places. But at the end of the service they came forward to speak with the minister…seeking. It was sweet to see them come forward, searching for what Jesus has to offer, some peace in their troubled life. This seemed like a special … Continue reading Does it Look Like Discipleship?
Looking for Wisdom
Have you ever needed to know how to do something and prayed — literally, desperately prayed — for God to show you how to do it? My last job before retirement was as a software tester. Going into that job my experience was technical writing. What I learned, though, was software testing and technical writing … Continue reading Looking for Wisdom
Recognizing My Mom’s Beautiful Legs
I didn’t want to do a blog post today as much as pull out a memory that I wanted to remember out loud. There is an old song that I love that takes me straight back to my childhood. I’ve always called it “The Church in the Vale.” The actual name of the song is … Continue reading Recognizing My Mom’s Beautiful Legs
Seeing Men as Trees Walking
It sometimes seems that we are suffering alone in our affliction. We wonder, “When will we see the light?” When? Sometimes the answer to “when” comes as we look around and find those who are standing alongside us in support. Sometimes we find others who are suffering as we are and looking for someone to … Continue reading Seeing Men as Trees Walking
Beauty in the Eyes of the Heart
Sometimes beauty, instead of being in the eyes of the beholder, is in the eyes of the heart. I recently visited my retina specialist for my semi-annual eye examination. Once I arrived at the office and checked in with the receptionist, I found a seat in the middle of the waiting room, kind of away … Continue reading Beauty in the Eyes of the Heart
Looking at the Map Wasn’t the Reason I Had to Sit Down
There were several times during that hot July day when I thought I was going to have to tell the girls, “I cannot go any farther.” I was hurting too badly. But strangely, each time I reached that point, something happened that made us stop. We needed to check the time on something. We needed … Continue reading Looking at the Map Wasn’t the Reason I Had to Sit Down
Looking for That Centrally Located, Light-Filled Location
I checked off a bucket list item! This is one I have probably dreamed about since I was six years old. Without mentioning any specific names, it was a large animal-themed park in a centrally located, sunny southern location—one that focuses on conservation, the ocean and aquatic life. I have seen it portrayed on TV … Continue reading Looking for That Centrally Located, Light-Filled Location
What Does Consistency Look Like?
How do you define consistency? How does your definition of consistency influence your daily actions? I recently learned about a couple who, for nearly fifty years, have spent their Friday nights doing laundry together, a tradition that speaks volumes about the power of meaningful routines in a relationship. This Friday night ritual began while they … Continue reading What Does Consistency Look Like?
Where Kindness Comes Into View
I had resigned myself to airport prison over the Junebug knife, but before any of that happened, we encountered Tiffany. Who was Tiffany? She was the kind of person that made being wheeled through a busy airport by a stranger feel like a walk through the neighborhood with a friend. Traveling through an airport when … Continue reading Where Kindness Comes Into View
