Sometimes It’s Holy Moments – Sometimes It’s Party Time
Last Sunday was one of those days that reminds us that God knows exactly when to whisper “Be still” and when to shout “Celebrate!” That afternoon, Carl sponsored the Women’s Sunday Tea Party here at Everleigh. Now, full disclosure — he had an ulterior motive. Along with tea and conversation came an annuity presentation. Nothing…
Forward…March
Welcome, March! Time is literally MARCH-ing forward, and so are we! An army platoon marches forward, never backward. Whether soldiers are stationed at their home base, transitioning between posts, or engaged in battle, they are always on assignment –pressing onward until their mission is complete. For curiosity’s sake, I looked up how many active U.S.…
Our Secret Place
Carl and I are still in Cabo, nestled in my children’s gorgeous home— our sanctuary by the sea. Since 2010, this place has been my refuge, a sacred retreat where God’s peace washes over me like the waves on the shore. After my late husband passed just before Thanksgiving that year, my children insisted I…
Call Her Baby!
Nikki, our Vietnamese manicurist, overheard Carl say: “Donna, what do you think about that?” Nikki piped up as she was doing my nails: “You don’t call her Donna! You call her Baby!” I turned and looked at Carl and said, “She’s right. I’m not Donna to you. I am “Baby!” We laughed about it because…
Time to Stop, Look and Be Blessed
Last Sunday was the first Sunday of Advent. We’re making the trek to Bethlehem and the night that Christ was born. Today, the second candle that represents peace will be lit. Those of us who have purposed to slow down and are stopping to look for the sights, sounds, and gentle nudges of Father God…
Happy First Day of Fall – September 22nd
Hooray! My favorite season begins today. I just wish Mother Nature would keep up with the date, because it’s still in the upper 90s here in Austin. Word has it that we’ll get to three digits again in a few days! They call it “global warming”! Whoohoo! I know the heat waves will subside before…
💐💐Happy Mother’s Day to ALL Women 💐💐
One of my greatest joys in life has been to be a mother….to my own children AND to those God put into my life “to mother”. Nothing is so dear as the results of a hug or a word of wisdom I shared with someone who needed that hug or word. It is so unique…
Happy November and Being Grateful for Those We Remember
What a great start to this beautiful “Thanksgiving” month with a day that celebrates our heroes of faith! It is All Saints Day and it’s not just to remember them, but it encourages us to imitate them. So many devoted their lives to God and were Christ’s Light bearers. Many were martyred for their faith.…
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…
Want Something to Celebrate? Celebrate YOU!
I love the saying “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” When we were kids, we couldn’t count the months and days fast enough until another birthday rolled around. But, the older we get we’d just as soon let the next birthday roll around unnoticed – that is unless…