Living in the Afterglow of Christmas
A happy, healthy, restful and relaxed day-after-Christmas to all! Many people are returning to their workplaces today, while others are running out for returns and after-Christmas sales, others are simply basking in the thought “Whew! We did it! We survived another Christmas!” I’ll be easing back into my usual routines because, for me, I’m right…
The Invitation Read: Bring Spouses
Last week, in a group text message, I was invited to a Christmas Party and the invitation read: “Bring Spouses”. Immediately a “little” pang hit my heart and I replied: “I wish!” Soon the “singles” started texting me love and stated, “We’ll have a ‘single for now’ section!” LOL! I was really being facetious because,…
Christmas Mercies
Christmas Mercies Routine can surely take us off course of recognizing the gentle touches from heaven each morning. I wake with an “On your mark, get set, GO!” mindset — especially when I’m responsible for two boys and their full-on days of non-stop activities. I wake up at 5 am and I must quickly get…
Our Christmas Fire
I’m sitting in front of this contained and beautiful fireplace as I post this blog today. I was reading this scripture a couple of days ago: “Even so the tongue is a little member and boasts great things. See how great a forest a little fire kindles!” (James 3:5) It refers to the damage that…
Peace on Earth, Goodwill to All
I’ve witnessed so much peace and goodwill over the last several days since the passing of our 41st President, George H.W. Bush. Many accolades and gracious editorials, social media posts and televised stories of this very praiseworthy American statesman were seen and heard almost non-stop. His funeral, yesterday, was beautiful and inspiring even though the…
In the Waiting Room of Advent
I’ve had my share of hospital waiting rooms — waiting while a loved one is having surgery or for the birth of a baby. While we’re waiting, a transformation is taking place in the operating room. Parts of the body that were diseased or broken are being removed or repaired or new devices or parts…
The Twelve Days of Christmas – MERRY CHRISTMAS!
TToday is December 30th – which means it’s the 6th day of Christmas. A few days ago, upon my return home from Austin, I said in my post that I was going to start taking down my Christmas décor the next day. The inspiration came when my Austin Family were heading out of town for…
Merry Christmas Eve — PLEASE Make Memories That Count — You Just Never Know!
Merry Christmas Eve!! PLEASE Make Memories That Count — You Just Never Know! My sweet Mama would always make her calls to each of her grown children on Christmas Eve morning — “Merry Christmas Eve!”. We expected that call. And, with fervor and joy, I say that to all of my FB friends today —…
God Showed Up
As we get closer and closer to Christmas Eve, I think about the most remarkable moment when God showed up on this earth as a precious, perfect little baby boy — who just “laid in a manger”. Hmm. I don’t think I ever saw him crying and Mary needing to hold him to soothe him.…
Christmas is All About Giving AND Receiving
These photos capture a day of Christmas “love” like none other! I met Susie Jennings in October. Susie is the Founder and President of Operation Care. Susie stepped out in faith and obedience to God when she resigned from her nurse supervisory position at Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas in 2011 to become a full…