Shouldn’t We All Be Olympians?
I am an avid fan of the Olympics — the athletes’ sacrificial commitment to their sport, stories of discipline, reaching goals and dreams they worked long and hard for. It is a big deal to be an Olympian and achieve their dreams of competing, but to have the medal-winning glory is the reward for all…
Our Hummingbird Mothers
I watched the hummingbirds flurry around at my East Texas children’s home last spring and summer. The remembrance caused me to find out about those hummingbird moms. Before Mother’s Day, I found myself reflecting on the remarkable qualities of motherhood observed in nature—specifically, in the hummingbird. Thsoe tiny birds, known for their incredible energy and…
Living All In — Wholeheartedly
More than likely, most of us have taken an exam or test that we passed it by the skin of our teeth. Or we finished that project but it certainly wasn’t to the top-notch standard that we could take pride in. It shows by our half-hearted attitude. It was just good enough. But a just…
Happy Labor Day
I still laugh as I recall my son’s telephone call to me on Labor Day. With the family in the background hollering, “Happy Mother’s Day”, I said, “What?” And Ryan replied, “It’s Labor Day, so we’re thanking you for your “labor” in bringing me into this world! So Happy Mother’s Day!” LOL! Labor Day has…
Are We FIRST RESPONDERS?
My oldest grandson is a firefighter and paramedic, so he falls into that category. A First Responder are professionals who are likely to be among the first people to arrive at and assist at the scene of an emergency, such as an accident, natural disaster, or terrorist attack. THANK YOU, First Responders, for your service,…