Security Checkpoint
After eighteen wonderful days abroad, Carl and I were finally headed home through London Heathrow Airport. We had learned a few things along the way — especially about airport security. Empty your water bottle.Remove your jacket.Take off your belt.And apparently — never carry little tin boxes of mints in your back pocket. Carl sailed through…
Praying Without Ceasing
Just one more blog about our travel experiences. Though our luggage is still in the great unknown — we already know God has us AND our luggage is in His all-knowing and all-seeing eyes. While waiting through delays at Heathrow Airport, we did our best to stay calm. We enjoyed a leisurely lunch, relaxed in…
There’s Really No Place Like Home
After 18 unforgettable days exploring London, Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, Carl and I finally arrived home to Austin just before midnight, last night. Our flight was delayed. Our luggage took its own extended vacation and did not arrive with us. But none of that could diminish the joy in our hearts. At Heathrow Airport, I…
Make Every Moment Count
As you read this — Carl and I are flying home with full hearts and grateful souls. What began in London carried us to Rotterdam, Edinburgh, Belfast, Liverpool, Dublin, Cork, and yesterday, Portland, England — plus many more breathtaking places along the way. We rode taxis, trains, buses, tender boats, and our own two feet…
When God Sends a Guide
When we were in Cork, Ireland, Carl and I were reminded how precious it is simply to be alive. Three months ago, Carl underwent emergency surgery to receive a pacemaker. It was a sobering moment for both of us. But thanks to God’s mercy and skilled doctors, he was restored and stronger than ever. And…
Living in God’s Presence — Wherever We Are
There is something deeply moving about stepping into a great cathedral. The heavy wooden doors open. Sunlight filters through stained glass. Whispered prayers seem to linger in the air. For a moment, our hearts instinctively wants to say, “Surely the Lord is in this place.” That is exactly how we felt in Cork, Ireland —…
The Boy Who Came Back
And, I’m so glad he did.Some dreams take years to unfold. For as long as I can remember, I have loved the story of Saint Patrick. Every March, my front door becomes a little tribute to his remarkable life — with a shamrock wreath, his Breastplate Prayer, and a small statue that reminds me that…
The Brightest Star of All
Yesterday our adventures via our cruise ship took us to Liverpool, England — home of ferries, football, and four young men who changed the sound of the world. Carl and I toured this historic city where our guide enthusiastically sang Beatles songs as we visited the modest childhood homes of John Lennon and Paul McCartney.…
The Gift of a Mother’s Love
Happy Mother’s Day — from the Irish Sea! Today Carl and I are sailing between Ireland and the United Kingdom, and by the time you read this, we’ll be in Liverpool — home of The Beatles. Can you imagine the pride of those Liverpool mothers hearing their boys on the radio for the first time?”…
Built to Bless the World
Yesterday, Carl and I ventured from our cruise ship to the rail (train) into the remarkable city of Glasgow, Scotland — and what a surprise it was! I expected charm and history, but Glasgow is also a city of brilliance, innovation, medicine, literature, beauty, and bold ideas. As we rode the hop-on hop-off double-decker bus,…