Homeward Bound
On Thursday, at 7 am, I am walking with my earbuds in, and Chris Tomlin’s song “Home” comes on from my playlist. As I hear the words, I think about my dear friend’s dad who is lingering in his final hours of life. I tear up because I just imagine that those words must be…
Since He’s All-Sufficient, I Don’t Have to Be
As an independent gal for almost ten years now, I like to call myself self-sufficient, self-supporting, self-reliant, self-sustaining. But, even as I type those words, they sound very “self”-minded! Lord knows – I want to be others minded – NOT self-minded. For example, when offered help out of my son’s big duly Ford F-350, I…
The Old Wahoo to the Brand New
My sweet husband was a man of many skills and talents. His artistry and craftsmanship were recognized in the many homes, churches, and furniture he built with such attention to the details. He was a perfectionist. He was never satisfied with “good enough”. He was a Master Craftsman with a capital “C”. He was also…
Untying the Apron Strings to Let it Go!
Usually untying the “apron strings” means someone is controlled or influenced too much by someone else who refuses to let them go! Today, I’m thinking beyond parents. “Letting go” can also be referring to “apron strings” tied so tight around a spouse, home, job, their identity and their stuff. To grow or to simply take…
Enough is Enough
EEver said those words? We’ve prayed for changes to the point of exhaustion, but it seems our prayers are only hitting the ceiling. We feel hopeless and disappointed. The sheer monotony of it all is tiring! Maybe your “enough” is one more day of isolation or home-schooling or face-mask wearing. I noticed that the quarantine…
Hey, It’s Good to be Back Home Again!
It’s almost two weeks in Austin’s super-hyper-mode. I woke up this morning thinking “Yikes – my yard hasn’t been watered in two weeks! I didn’t pack enough vitamins! A stack of mail and lots of projects await me at home!” But, oh, the joy in Austin that peaked over the weekend when my family was…
Happy Mother’s Day to the Sisterhood!
And that is YOU even if you’ve never borne down in the battle cry of birth or not! Of course, I honor my own precious mother today because if it weren’t for her – I wouldn’t be and neither would these children and grandchildren of mine. The best of me came from her. I thank…
She Opens Her Mouth with Wisdom
I’m still in Austin — was planning only a few days, but when I was needed for a project, I stayed a few days longer. Then, I was leaving on Thursday, but my precious son, in a stance that reminded me of him as a little boy, said, “Mommy, would you please stay for Mother’s…
A Good Shepherd Leads His Sheep & Goats
Here I go again with more inspiration from “the tales of Bryson”. My youngest grandson’s life is consumed with the great outdoors and his animals, so of course, his live-stock causes my mind’s “ticker tape” to keep rolling! His priority is his animals’ care and he loves it when I help him feed them at…
It Ain’t No Climb for a Climber
This Nana’s got some game! In many ways, I’m not just a spectator, but I’m in the game! Seems I still have enough tread on these tires — to keep going! I know it is God Who gives me the strength and drive to keep playing! This brings me to my week in Austin with…