Tribute to Legacy
A few days ago (September 8th), Queen Elizabeth II, the longest-reigning monarch in British history, died at the age of ninety-six. Of course, this news has been center stage for the United Kingdom and the rest of the world. I was taken when I saw this photo and when I read that shortly before her…
I Did It!
I made it through to Day #1 of another year! How can I say thanks? Let me let Andrae Crouch’s song lyrics help me: “How can I say thanks for all the things God has done for me? Things so undeserved that He gave to prove His love for me. The voices of a million…
Just Thought I’d Give You a Heads Up!
Tomorrow is my birthday. Not telling you that because I want your praise or presents. The dreams I had in my teens have come to pass. I don’t have to go to school or work. I get an allowance every month. I have my own pad. I don’t have a curfew. I have a driver’s…
Celebrating Life
Life should not only be lived. It should be celebrated. Our family is BIG on birthdays. We are still here for a reason, so it SHOULD be a BIG DEAL to us! My son, Ryan, got off easy this 55th year. He didn’t get all the “you’re old” jokes like he did on his 50th.…
The Blessing of the Firstborn
We’ll soon meet up at church to offer up praise to God for His overwhelming goodness. We’ll be celebrating the entire day that will conclude with a great meal at a favorite restaurant. And, the “special plate” will show up which means each of us telling him why he is special to us. But first…
It’s a Wonderful World
July 2nd was Brennan’s 18th birthday. Valeria, our mayordomo here in Cabo since 2009, has been like a family member since the boys were very young. She prepared Brennan’s birthday meal that was fit for royalty (steak, lobster, and shrimp). And her gift to all of us was Roberto Fiallo, a foremost guitarist who…
A Man for all Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall – all you have to do is call, and he’ll come running. Please let me introduce you to that beautiful man on his birthday. Larry Wallace, my daughter’s husband; Payton and Alexia’s dad and I call him my son! We share him with the many who he “fathers”, “friends”, and…
Aging Out
I know “aging out” means the age of a young person who has reached the mandated age for a free public education and the school district is no longer required to provide special education and related services to the youth. That’s not what I mean today. I mean my grandchildren are “aging” faster these days!…
The King is Coming
Please forgive my insatiable appetite for remembering the past and applying it to a blog. I’m sure it helps my memory faculties stay intact when I can pull out an old, true story that bears repeating. Just keeping those stories alive and well! It’s “the king’s” birthday today! Note: the lowercase king not the uppercase…
Merry Christmas to You and Yours
Happy Birthday, Jesus! Joy to the world the Lord is come! Let earth receive her King! Many joys and blessings to my dear, encouraging, and supportive, friends and family! Up and at ‘em is the full-of-life-and-joy kiddos this morning. Maybe the rest of us are moving at a slower pace, seeking just a few…