Living in the Peace Zone
Many have the notion that the BIGGEST DEAL about Christmas is that it’s simply a month-long party. Yes, the traditions and festivities are so enjoyable, but rolling out the red carpet and recognizing the Guest of Honor is what this awe-inspiring season is all about. And…..it’s up to us to ensure the predominant Honoree is…
In just a few hours, I’ll be heading to the airport to fly to Seattle to be with my Washington family. I’ll be joining the multitudes that are crowding into airports, shopping malls, restaurants and onto the highways this week of Christmas. Maybe people are crowding into your home, your schedule, and your plans. What…
Seriously??? I have to smile when I think about this scenario: “….an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.’” – Matthew 1:20. …
Oh how I love the smell of a newborn baby. They carry “heaven’s scent” — I just know it! After all — that’s where those precious little angels came from, so of course they still carry that scent of heaven on them. Oh, how I love kissing those “heavenly” little faces. I just can’t…
We all have special memories that are attached to some of our Christmas treasures. In fact, that’s one of the main reasons why we don’t mind all the extra time and effort it takes to bring them out for display each Christmas. I have this beautiful porcelain nativity scene displayed on my kitchen counter. A…
That’s me — Director of Telecommunications and Mail Services at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada — 22 years ago. This was the cover of MTS’ (Manitoba Telephone Service), magazine. What a blessing to have worked at the U of M for the 7 years that we lived in Winnipeg. Of course, Winnipeg was…
This is Roscoe Owen Wheat, Sr., my sweet Daddy who graduated to heaven 50 years ago today. I remember that day so clearly. I came home from school and found him lying on my bed. I said, “Daddy, are you okay?” He responded, “I’m okay, Baby, I’m just resting.” I knew he wasn’t okay…
As I looked up at my office wall yesterday, I was reminded of one of my favorite fishing stories. My husband, teenage daughter and I flew on a seaplane into secluded, Side Saddle Lake in Manitoba to fish for the day. A seaplane was the only way to get into that lake. My husband,…
Happy Anniversary and Happy Honeymoon to my precious Ryan and Shawntel! I’m thanking God for His perfect match made from heaven. I celebrate them today and the beauty of their beautiful love for each other and all they’ve accomplished together. They married on December 14th and went on their first honeymoon on December 26th, and…
Celebrities can certainly make some hefty demands on the hotels they stay in. I read that Jennifer Lopez asks for her hotel rooms to be completely white — EVERYTHING — walls, furniture, white candles — so that she is properly rested. The sheets must be Egyptian cotton, minimum 250 “thread count” and the room temperature…