My Childhood Home
Do you remember your childhood home? If you’re like me, you may remember a huge home with a ginormous tree out front, but when we go back to that childhood home, we realize it’s only about 1,000 square feet and that huge tree in the front yard is just a scrawny tree. We had a…
Happy Presidents Day! Thanks, Presidents!
I gave considerable thought to Presidents’ Day before posting today. In my research, I found this day began as a way of celebrating George Washington’s Birthday (our first U.S. president) and now it’s a federal holiday that honors all presidents of the U.S. In celebrating this day, do we really acknowledge, with gratitude, what our…
Increase the Love Dosage
This little gal is one of Bryson’s friends. Her shirt inspired me — “Do all things with love!” 1 Corinthians 16:14 “Do everything in love.” Valentine’s Day ended four days ago and I wonder how many are still enjoying the outpouring of love they received on that day. And, what about those who are thrilled…
Enthusiasm is Contagious! Be a Carrier!
Chuck E Cheese goes way back in our family. It started with my two kids and has continued through the decades with the grandkids — and still now, with the youngest, 10 year-old Bryson. He needs his “fix” every time Nana comes into town. Older brother stopped going last year because, you know….”Chuck E is…
Creamistry; God’s Chemistry!
What a day to be alive on this earth! I continue to be amazed at new technologies, innovations, creations and novel ideas that occur on a daily basis. My most recent aha was when we enjoyed a new innovative ice cream experience. It’s called Creamistry, made with liquid nitrogen and is a rapid freezing process…
Marriage is 50/50 — That’s Garbage! Love Means Never Having to Say You’re Sorry — That’s Garbage!
For the last three Sundays, the scripture readings in the Catholic Church, have been from Matthew 5 which includes Christ’s Sermon on the Mount. The 1st Sunday — the Beatitudes; the 2nd Sunday — being salt and light and last Sunday’s was “stepping up our game”. Well, not exactly in those words, but Pastor Samuel…
The Best of Times; the Worst of Times
It was the best of times……being with my family here in Austin over the last several weeks and having my oldest grandson, Braden and sweet wife, Ruth, here over the last several days made it even more special. There was laughter, reminiscing, big brother and little brothers rough-housing, sweet moments when our Bryson asked Ruth…
Valentine’s Day — “Bah Humbug”
I’ve been very intentional to post a lot of “love” messages this month. You see, February 14th has been a precious day for me since I was 12 years old. Well, maybe even before that when we decorated shoe boxes for receiving Valentine cards from our schoolmates. Up until February 14th, 1961, the cards I…
A Valentine’s Day on Earth as it was in Heaven!
This treasured photo of my beaming Mom is from my daughter’s wedding day. My precious Mom was my role model, best friend and even helped me raise my kids as she lived with us for many years. She was loved so deeply by all of us. On Valentine’s Day, 2004, my husband, took Mom his…
Seeing the Unseen
My dear friend called to check in with me a couple of days ago when I was very sick with the flu. How did she know to call me on that day when I needed a friend to pray with me the most? She did, because she was “Seeing the Unseen in 2017”. That was…