It is Well
I woke with fresh optimism about what this day would hold for me. Is it because we have a new president and because we hope and pray that he will make positive, healthy, morally, and Biblically sound decisions that will unify and protect our country, turn our hearts to God, and “make us great again”?…
Best Laid Plans Sometimes Go Awry
It hasn’t been easy to stay sequestered at the guest house on my kids’ property on my “God” quest this month. After all, I have two young grandsons, who I adore and they adore me, and when Nana’s around, it’s usually play-time! They inhabit these grounds, so I’ve had to be very resolute in staying…
“Let EVERYTHING That Has Breath Praise the Lord!” Psalm 150:6
No wonder animals of every kind inhabit this earth. God’s “human beings” choirs of praise are just not enough to offer adequate praise. Surely God embedded in each of his creatures — the ability to be PRAISERS. Though I’m in a sweet spot of isolation to be head over heels, wrapped all up in audacious…
He Tells Me I’m Never Alone
Because of the 24/7 hours a day of living/working/playing together for most of our 44 years of marriage, I really never knew loneliness, or for that matter, being alone. But, seasons changed when he graduated to heaven and I had the opportunity for both: being alone and being lonely. Great news is I didn’t choose…
Made to Last Forever
Jack Silvey, husband, of my dear friend, Jo Silvey, graduated to heaven yesterday. We knew this day was close because Jack has been ill for quite some time, but nevertheless when the time comes, we still experience the sudden jolt of separation from the one whom we have loved, adored, celebrated, served, made memories with,…
Fair Weather is for Sissies
Years ago, when I was flying as a private pilot, I was called a “fair weather” pilot, meaning I only flew if the skies were clear and winds were light. I know – sissy-girl attitude, but I preferred easy-going to my destination with a trouble-free landing. That’s why I was partial to being the co-pilot…
Whose Super Hero Are You?
I was listening to a Christian radio station as I drove to Austin. The DJ talked about a family he knows whose wife and mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 cancer. The entire family dressed up in Super Hero costumes and went with her to each of her chemo treatments to let her know she’s…
Living on the Light Side
I’m down in the hills of Texas for a few weeks and when it’s dark here….IT’S DARK. I keep a flashlight with me when I venture out at night. That made me think again about Star Wars. Two years in a row, my family and I caught the latest Star Wars flick. Star Wars is…
Loving God’s Kids
While I was in Tulsa last week, I had a wonderful opportunity to attend a Prayer and Inspiration Service for immigrants. There were probably over 500 Latinos gathered together at St.Thomas More Parish in Tulsa. These precious people were being encouraged in their desires for immigration to the U.S. How befitting that this service took…
Walking By Faith
As I’ve taken on this year as a great adventure, how appropriate that I would look up on the wall in my “Frisco” bedroom (aka The Guest Room for others that visit the Wallace’s), and see this stencil drawing just above the closet door, and directly across from the comfy and cozy bed. “We walk…