I went a funeral recently. Funerals are typically a time of reflection. Reflections on a life lived, relationships that were created and a legacy left behind. The stories shared of course vary from individual to individual. In this case it was the...
I like the risk in theory. I like the idea of stepping out into what is unknown and weird and scary. The first time I ever went to a water park, my mom talked us into doing the second-scariest slide in the park, and we waited in line with her, and I was...
Summertime is a wonderful time for all kinds of parties: picnics, BBQ’s, beach parties, pool parties. At the time of this writing, our family is getting ready for a 4th of July party with family and friends. We hope the weather will be good and the...
“I don’t know what happened… I grew old when I wasn’t looking.” This statement was shared recently by a (now elderly) dear friend on a recent visit. Barbara was a very influential woman in my life for many years, including the early years of my Christian walk....
Every day, my husband and I start the day with an early-morning walk. I spend the time talking to him and to God, and it’s my favorite time of day. Several weeks ago, we were walking along, when suddenly the road ahead was covered with bird droppings....
