Being Thankful Even if it Hurts
Yesterday, I welcomed this week of Thanksgiving. One day isn’t enough for us to express our gratitude for God’s goodness and mercy for so many blessings. But Thanksgiving isn’t always a joyous and thankful time for everyone. I know that some people are hurting so much and being thankful is hard to come by. I’ve…
Potluck or Pot Blessings?
Every Tuesday night we attend a “house church” where a dear friend opens her home to “whosoever”. She and her husband dreamed of inviting people to their home for food and fellowship. Her husband passed on to glory, but she continues her hospitality and mission to serve for over 13 years now. First her counter…
An All-We-Can-Eat Mindset
Luby’s Cafeteria remains a top pick for me. I get to choose what I want to eat. A couple of weeks ago, I indulged in a Thanksgiving meal in July — turkey, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and green beans. I enjoyed half and saved the rest for later. It felt like a holiday…
How the Tides Can Change
Home at last after a remarkable week cruising Eastern Canada and New England. Still, there truly is no place like home sweet home. The joy was doubled as my East Texas family journeyed to Austin to celebrate Mother’s Day with us. Big brother Ryan and sister Shawntel opened their welcoming, spacious home to everyone, while…
Home NOT Alone
It all started seven months ago when we had an estate sale to rid his home of no longer-needed contents. He loved our apartment “nest”, so he put his charming home on the market. Little did we know that beneath its delightful exterior, lay a web of plumbing problems waiting to be uncovered. But hey,…
Let’s Be Doers
Ever say these words to a relative or friend? “Let me know if there is anything I can do for you.” Those words that are blurted out without really thinking and with a little, “I hope they don’t need anything!” It’s a phrase I have overused through the years. Anytime someone has had a loss…
The Sunflowers are Abundant
The family that captures memories together……STAYS TOGETHER…. in love, in support, in encouragement, and in MEMORIES! We missed our two granddaughters: Adeline, Carl’s granddaughter who is a cheerleader at Westlake High School in Austin and couldn’t miss “Senior” night at the football game. And my Alexia, who is attending ministry school in Nashville. But, sooner…
Water for our Thirsty Souls
A few years ago, in Cabo San Lucas, Bryson, my youngest grandson, and I were sitting on the deck overlooking the Sea of Cortez. We were talking about a recent and devastating tsunami. He asks me: “What is it that you can’t live without, but it can also kill you?”My “thinker” kicked in and I…
God Bless You!
I remember the time when I was at church and that “gotta’ sneeze” hit. I tried to hold it back, but couldn’t — “ah-choo!” The man behind me whispered “Bless you!” Ten seconds later, “ah-choo” came again. This time it was the woman beside me who said, “God bless you”! As embarrassing as it was,…
Straighten Your Crowns, Worthy Sheep!
Yesterday my blog featured two sheep dogs called Goodness and Mercy. They kept the sheep from danger. In the case of God’s goodness and mercy following us all the days of our life, I’d say it’s a blessing to be sheep in our Good Shepherd’s royal pastures. But lest we consider ourselves “the little lamb…