See Ya’ Later!
Unlike driving to and attending a funeral before, in these times since the Covid pandemic, people can travel to the funeral via cyberspace – like the streaming for my dear Mother-in-Law’s funeral tomorrow at 10 am. I don’t know how many will be with us at the funeral home, but I know there will be…
Living an Exclamation Point Life
I apologize for the consistent “going home” blogs for many days now. I guess I can’t help myself. The “going home” part of our lives is a crowning achievement for those of us who believe there is life after death. My dear mother-in-law exited this life on earth, Saturday, October 15th, and her life here-after…
Heaven’s Doorway
Three weeks previously, I was at Karen & George’s for a week to help with Mom and give them some respite. Mom was with us in body, but the dementia had taken so much away from this dear one. The only one she recognized occasionally, was Karen, her daughter. Mom could still manage her walker…
Lydia – A Worshipper of God
By now, most know that my sweet mother-in-law graduated to heaven yesterday, Friday afternoon. Oh happy day! So many heavenly moments that I’ll speak about another day. On Thursday, a dear family friend, Father Jack Gleason, came by to pray for Mom. He kept emphasizing Mom’s name, Lydia, in his prayers and thoughts, It made…
Guarding Our Minds
Our minds are like a computer in that what we put into it, is what comes out. And all that data is stored up from the beginning of our lives. Case in point. We are still caring for dear mom who at 99 years and 15 days is getting closer to heaven each day. In…
This Season is About Ministry
Following God’s lead, looks like this for me here in Tulsa. I’m back on a “ministry” call to help my husband’s sister and her husband, Karen and George, in the care of Mom (my mother-in-law). Last night I called us “The Three Musketeers” – all for one; one for all! All three of us were…
Living With an All-You-Can-Eat Mindset
What happened to all those all-you-can-eat buffets like Furr’s, Ryan’s and Golden Corral? Those cafeteria-style restaurants were where we could indulge in every variety and choice of meats, veggies, salads, and desserts. The answer to my question came when I googled. Many all-you-can-eat chains found out that feasting customers ate their restaurants out of business.…
Stealth Superpowers
I’m sure you’ve heard about the petite woman who was able to lift the car off a child who was pinned under it. The people who have done that accomplished an almost unthinkable feat of strength. I read this in Psychology Today: The human body can unleash some amazing RESERVES that deadens “temporary” pain. So,…
Use it or Lose it
I use that phrase a lot these days –- just to remind me I haven’t worked out for a few days and I need to get back to the fitness center. The principle of “use it or lose it” is universal. If we don’t exercise, our muscles get smaller (or flabbier). If we don’t use…
Messaging God
Since I get up so very early each morning to post my blog, I will often get a little dozy when I’m about to start my devotions. To be fully alert for my conversations with God, I’ll sometimes ease my recliner back and shut my eyes for a few minutes – which often includes a…