Just Taking it All in
I’m an “all in” kind-of-gal. I’ll admit that being all-in is easy when it comes to savoring the moments with my grandchildren. Sweet one-on-one time with my grown-up ones — Braden and his wife, Ruth, and Barrett, while I was in Austin doing animal care. Braden and Ruth are still “honeymooning” after nearly three years…
Making the Most of Our Lives
Over the 19 years since the diagnosis of osteoarthritis in my fingers, some deformity occurred. Initially, the pain was so severe that I needed help to do the simplest things like buttoning a blouse or zipping up slacks. The worst part was being unable to pick up my grand-babies. Through prayer and wise nutrition counsel,…
Is There a Red Sea Standing Between You and Your Miracle?
After my “animal patrol” duty for nearly three weeks, my family finally made it back home from their summer vacay! I was headed back home when my two youngest grandsons asked to go home with me. I loved it! Sweet words to my ears. Those two boys have had quite the full summer which started…
Beware! Attack-Dog! Attack-People!
No sooner than opening the security gate to feed Vamanos, the longhorn, our mild-mannered, docile Havanese, Bentley, saw a woman walking her Doberman out on the roadway. He literally bounded out the gate to take out that dog. You would have thought that Bentley was a ferocious beast. The other dog was being held back…
Living With an All-You-Can-Eat Mindset
What happened to all those all-you-can-eat buffets like Furr’s, Luby’s, and Golden Corral where we could indulge in every variety and choice of meats, veggies, salads and desserts? Maybe it’s the health conscious living that we have these days, but I loved the whole notion of paying a nominal price for any and everything that…
Choose Life
What helps me pass the time when I’m traveling or on a treadmill or elliptical equipment, is listening to audio books. Since I’m a “romantic” at heart, I enjoy listening to Karen Kingsbury’s Christian inspirational books of intrigue, a tinge of romance and happy endings. The story-line of a recent one I listened to, included…
Lord, Please Make Me a Fountain — Not a Drain
I had an “aha” moment as I was adding water to the base of my children’s fountain. In these hot temperatures, the water evaporates quickly so it requires an occasional fill-up. I started thinking about how to be an unstoppable fountain of life and not a drain. Putting it into “people terms” – it’s striving…
Would We Look the Other Way?
I don’t know about you, but I did. Looked the other way, that is! It seemed there were beggars holding signs on every corner of this busy Austin intersection. The light was red and one was coming down the line of cars toward me. I hoped for the light to turn green before he got…
Loving Our Neighbors as We Love Ourselves
I’ve been here at my Austin family’s home for over two weeks now. Here’s the bonuses of being here: 1) Breathtaking views of Austin’s Hill Country from their back patio – perfect for a morning of holding hands with God and His creation. 2) Hanging out with the critters. 3) Going make-up free and even…
Tell Mama I’ll Be There
That’s the title of an old (1898) country song that I remember hearing my mama sing about her mama. And, that’s the song I sing about my mama. I’ll be there, Mama! “Tell mother I’ll be there, in answer to her prayer;This message, blessed Savior, to her bear!Tell mother I’ll be there, Heaven’s joys with…