Pilgrimage Day 5 — Arriverderci Roma — It’s time for us to part
Aw! Italy! Bellissimo! The beauty of Italy on an early morning drive through the fields and mountains, the lush green groves of olive trees, sheep grazing, vineyards — all seen as we made our way to Assisi (about 3 hours drive on a motorcoach), the birth and burial place of St. Francis of Assisi who…
Do You Have a Rich Family History and You Don’t Know It?
When my mother was up in years, I realized I didn’t know much about her history — stories about her 12 siblings, what it was like living in a large family, how their parents were able to support them financially, how she met my dad, and what it was like for them to have children,…
We Went — We Saw — We Loved
Our day started with an early wake-up call at 5:30 am, with breakfast at 6:30 am and then it was making our way to Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square for the Papal Audience. God favored us so much because we had seats right against the wall that backed up to Pope Francis’ ride through the…
When in Rome, Do What the Romans Do
You’ve heard that saying, but it’s so much better “When in Rome, do what Christ would do!” “Do What the Romans Do” comes from when visiting a foreign land, you should follow the customs of those who live in it. It can also mean that when you are in an unfamiliar situation, you should follow…
Next Stop: Rome
Good Tuesday Morning, dear friends and family! We’ve just landed in Frankfurt, Germany for our transfer to Rome. We should be in Rome by noon (we’re 7 hours ahead of you while we’re in Rome. God does orchestrate our steps because the first couple I met in Houston on this tour, is a lovely Philippino…
My Faith Journey Pilgrimage Begins TODAY!
ucket list) trip. I’ve prayed that it would exceed being a tourist. I am purposefully seeking a spiritual experience and deepening of my faith that as I’ve heard others say “You’ll never be the same.” Our first four days will be in Rome. Though my Sweetheart and I were there for our 40th anniversary, and…
God Gave Us YOU, Larry Wallace!
Friday morning, I took Larry his requested “Granny’s Chocolate Cake” for his birthday — well, it’s her recipe, but now I get to take the glory for having perfected it! LOL! Since I’m going to be out of the country on his birthday, June 9th, and since we’re a family that one day of celebration…
Wonder Woman Could Fly; Eagles Can Fly, If They Try, and So Can You and I
As a private pilot, I know that before I could get my pilot’s license, I had to take many hours of “ground” school first — to learn everything I needed to know about the airplane, what makes it fly, the weather, distance measurement and so much more. The more I had to be in ground school,…
Opposites Attract
At dinner last week at our fishing cabin, with three 17-year old guys, as only Staci can do when she is in rare form (that’s most of the time), asked the boys what were they looking for in a future wife. I know what’s she’s doing when she asks those kinds of questions. It’s an…
A City on a Hill
While in Stonebriar Mall yesterday, I stopped by one of my favorite boutiques, Altar’d State. Favorite — not because I’ve ever bought more than two or three items there, but because of the “feel good” experience I get when I shop there. I see this store being a “city on a hill”. Matthew 5:14 “You…