Unlimited Possibilities
This sweet boy is my godson, Owen, and to say I’m blessed to have him in my life puts it mildly. Last night, at Zarrow International School (Spanish immersion), he promoted from elementary school to middle school, and I was thrilled to be there for the celebrations and recognitions. He won first place in fifth…
Got Your Clothes On Yet?
Now that’s a loaded question. The answer could be “yes”, even if you’ve got your jammies on, your swimsuit on or a 3-piece suit on. The fact is, we usually clothe ourselves according to the occasion. A t-shirt and shorts may mean a comfortable afternoon at home. A silky chiffon dress might mean a special…
Reach Out and Touch Someone
We all know the power of a caring touch. Our mother’s touch that could calm the worst fears, the teacher that dried our tears, the nurse who treated us, the hand holding ours at a funeral, the hand of our sweetheart caressing ours, the kind man helping us out of our car, or just a…
Not Finished Yet
I was getting suggestions from one of my subdivision’s builders about some artwork that I’m working on for advertising. We were discussing this awesome 55+ Active Adult Community and taglines that would help describe us. Sarcastically, he said, “Whatever you do, Donna, don’t use words like old folks, retired person, baby-boomer, old-timer, senior!” He meant…
Becoming a Servant Leader
I read these words in my devotion: “One of the best ways to find Jesus is to look for opportunities to serve. Look for situations where you can offer a helping hand. Look for Him in the eyes of the people around you. Listen for Him in their voices. Try to sense His love and…
“Knock Knock” But Noone’s Saying “Who’s There?”
Have you ever felt like you were knock, knock, knocking on God’s door and it just seemed nobody’s home? You know He’s in there. You have His blessed assurance that He is there. We continue to pound away at the door – pleading, begging, seeking, knocking, but the door just doesn’t open. We’ve all felt…
Time to Exterminate……the Enemy!!!
Last week my son-in-law, Larry, called me at about 10:30 p.m. one night, asking for prayer for Payton, my 10-year-old grandson. Larry and Staci were downstairs and heard a blood curdling scream coming from Payton. Realizing this was not an I’ve-had-a-nightmare-scream, they bounded three stairs at a time and made their way to Payton who,…
What Do You Think of When You Hear a Name?
I love looking up the meaning of people’s names. In fact, as a gift to a group of women not long ago, I gave them each a card that included their name, the character quality of their name and a scripture verse that goes with their name, like those pictured here. In fact, I love…
What Do You Aspire To?
How sweet it was to watch my granddaughter, Lexi, and her friend, Emma, reconnect last week after having been apart for several years. They knew each other from Seattle and then their families moved away — Emma’s family moved to Austin and Lexi’s to Frisco. I loved listening and watching them do what girls do….nails,…
Living, Laughing, Loving
Isn’t that what it’s all about? Living….really living this life we’ve been given — with all its many adventures. Laughing out loud in the midst of the good living and the tough-living-times. AND, most of all LOVING God, others AND ourselves. Sure, there’s plenty to complain and worry about but, seriously, why waste time, energy…