The Home Stretch
We closed out the first week of early voting with having had an incredible turnout of voters. People from every walk of life have shown up with enthusiasm, casting their ballots with hope and purpose. And now, as we move into the final stretch, there’s an energy in the air, a hopeful anticipation that the…
Waiting, Anticipating and Preparing
Today is the birthday eve celebration of my baby girl. I always make a big deal about “eves”. “Happy Birthday Eve” I’ll text or say to my children. “Happy Thanksgiving Eve and Happy Christmas Eve” I’ll declare too! The day before and anticipating the “day of”. I well remember the day before my girl was…
The Back Nine
Yesterday was Father’s Day and I was caught up in reminiscing. Time has a way of moving so quickly and catching us unaware of the passing years. It seems just like yesterday that my husband, the “fore father” and our young son were playing golf together. And a few years later, when our son had…
In the Waiting Room of Advent
I’ve had my share of hospital waiting rooms — waiting while a loved one is having surgery or for the birth of a baby. While we’re waiting, a transformation is taking place in the operating room. Parts of the body that were diseased or broken are being removed or repaired or new devices or parts…
Celebrating THE NAME
I’m so grateful to be with my girl this weekend before her birthday on Monday (tomorrow). One day isn’t enough to celebrate her — I need several days. What a precious treasure she has been to me. We already had a beautiful son who was 2-1/2, then it was almost time for our 2nd child…