November 3rd, 2020 – Election Day
I’m off and running in a few minutes to my “last stand” (literally) as an Election clerk this morning. I anticipate lines out the door, but certainly less than the two-hour line I stood in for 2016’s election day. I saw this headline by CNN’s Chris Cillizza, Editor at Large: “Why November 4, 2020 could…
The Final Countdown is On
So, here we are — in the final countdown to 2020’s Election Day tomorrow, November 3rd. Whew! We’ve survived everything we’ve been through this year to make it to this pivotal moment in time. I’m grateful to be alive for this one! For generations to come, 2020, with all its ups and downs, including this…
Making the Most with What We Have
Yesterday was my mother-in-law’s 98th birthday and since we couldn’t have a real up-close-and-personal celebration, my children, and grands (13 of us) celebrated her via a Zoom call. How precious it was for each of us to express our love to her. As we were about to sign off, Mom spoke up with a prayer…
A Tribute to the One Who Gave Me My One and Only
I’m sure you’ve heard funny and catty remarks said about mother-in-laws. There are those who often talk about them as forces to be reckoned with, but that’s not the case with mine. I’ll tell you about her — because today is her 98th birthday. We can never forget her birthday because it falls on this…
Do You Feel Unfriended?
This is my last “Early Voting” day at the polls. Now onto the big finale on Tuesday. If you haven’t already – please, please vote before it’s too late. Do you need a friend to take you to the polls? Please call someone to take you or if you’re concerned about the pandemic, just drive…
Are We Good at “Christianing”?
We, Christian (Christ-like) folks think we’re pretty decent people. You know, we have all those “good” things to our credit: going to church, tithing, giving offerings, wearing a cross necklace, attending a Bible Study, volunteering for a charity. How could anyone think we are anything but wonderful? I think of myself as being a pretty…
Unite — NOT Divide and Conquer
I am enjoying a “united” effort as I continue to work at the voting polls with people from both sides of the aisle.. Of course, we can’t speak about politics in a room filled with voters who are of different persuasions than each other. But is it really about that or is it because we…
My Grace Needs Help
I’ve heard and sung about God’s amazing grace all my life. Though we make mistakes and have not-nice attitudes and are so weak in our faithfulfulness to Him and His grace, He loves us so deeply anyway. Grace — His unmerited favor — is always helping us in our weaknesses. “But He said to me,…
Shhh! You Talk Too Much!
That’s what my husband replied to me after a few days at home under hospice care. I wanted to delve into what he must be thinking when he thoughtfully and slowly opened and closed his eyes. I thought maybe he was already seeing his mansion in heaven along with his loved ones waiting for him…
What a Difference Perspective Makes
Ten years ago, I knew God had me on a mission – not only in the care of my very sick husband, but I knew I was mandated to “rise to the occasion”. In spite of the challenging times that entire year, I knew God had given me a “go to” that included finding the…