Improving “Our Serve”

#TBT — Today is the ultimate #throwbackthursday. Years ago, my husband was the Director of a Christian Summer Youth Camp in Oklahoma. He pretty well “ran the show” – the camp activities, schedules, oversaw all the camp leaders, counselors, and volunteers, the daily outdoor church services, etc. I oversaw the kitchen, the meals and serving…

By Donna Wuerch April 13, 2017 Off

Going With the Flow When It’s Slow

Yesterday, Alexia and I left Austin early to beat the morning traffic. As we took to the highway, I said “At least it isn’t raining…..”. Famous last words, because no sooner than I said those words, it started to mist but we were still on time to make it to Waco by 8:20 am and…

By Donna Wuerch April 12, 2017 Off

It’s Not Always the Way It Looks or Sounds

Have you ever been trying on clothes at a store and that outfit looked great in those amazing, magical store’s mirrors? You even might have thought “You’re looking 10 pounds thinner”! But at home and when trying that outfit on, it was like “What was I thinking? What was I seeing?” And, what about those…

By Donna Wuerch April 11, 2017 Off

It’s Not Over Till I Win

Years ago, my daughter wrote and recorded a song entitled “It’s Not Over Till I win”. The chorus of the song goes like this: “I’m not givin’ up. I’m not givin’ in. I’ve got to keep believing. It’s not over till I win! I’m not givin’ up! I’m not givin’ in. I’ve gotta keep on…

By Donna Wuerch April 10, 2017 Off

It’s a Matter of Perspective

I had the privilege of judging at the Dallas Speech and Debate Tournament yesterday. One of the speeches that impressed, inspired and blessed me was by a gal who gave an Illustrative Oratory entitled “Perspective”. An illustrative oratory is one where the speaker is able to use props and graphics on an easel and boards…

By Donna Wuerch April 7, 2017 Off

Where Empathy Makes a Difference

Yesterday, Buddy and I started out on our usual walk when we came upon this adorable little girl, who, from a distance, I could hear shouting “Look, a puppy!” She was so excited to express her joy to Buddy, and he was for her, that we stopped for this sweet exchange. We made it back…

By Donna Wuerch April 6, 2017 Off

Being Stuck in the Middle

Here I am – going on 7 months since my home in Tulsa sold and in a few days (I hope), will be moving to my home here in Texas. By all appearances it would seem I am “stuck in the middle” though I haven’t really been stuck – it’s been such a precious 7…

By Donna Wuerch April 5, 2017 Off

I’ve Got This!

I’m still in this “wait and see” space. I’m calm on the outside, but my internal engine has gone from idling to revving. Now, we’re past my original closing date by five days, and we’re waiting for the insurance company to provide their cost estimates for the repairs on my soon-to-be home. I know my…

By Donna Wuerch April 4, 2017 Off

What’s Your Default Setting?

I’m sure we’ve all had to deal with “default settings” on some of our electronics. For example, if our cell phone is having issues, and all else fails, we’re told to reset it back to the default or factory settings. On our computers, our fonts or our margins are programmed to the default setting, until…

By Donna Wuerch April 3, 2017 Off

Lord, Please Help Me to be a Lifetime Adventurer

Life can be a great adventure, especially when it starts out with my furry friend, Buddy. Adventure is defined as an unusual, exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity. What’s so unusual and hazardous about walking a dog? ~ The Terrain — there’s cracks and unlevel walking paths, curbs, roads that have high traffic patterns and…

By Donna Wuerch April 2, 2017 Off