We Passed the Tests
My two youngest grandsons, their friend and I took the COVID-19 test yesterday before our trip back home to Austin today. Thank goodness, we passed the tests, and we’ll be back home tonight. Vacations are great for changing up our lives for a few days but I agree with Brennan when he said: “I’m ready…
What Was Your Take?
On Wednesday, January 20, 2021 our 46th president was inaugurated. President Joseph R Biden, Jr. is our new Commander in Chief. Another historic moment. Since 1789, when George Washington was unanimously elected our first president and the new U. S. Constitution went into effect and all those years of war, depression, and pandemics, our nation…
“Do Not Fear” Seems to be a Theme Here
Merry Christmas Eve! NO FEAR here! Well, maybe a smidgen of fear was here a couple of days ago. My grandson, Payton and I made a weekend trip to Austin. While there, we heard that the pastor of my children’s church had contracted Covid. We had been to the church the previous weekend. No fear…
I Can Hardly Wait
My son sent a photo of he and Shawntel taking friends with their little two-year-old girl to see Austin’s spectacular Trail of Lights. They’re getting that little one started early. And that’s what my parents did for me. As a child, some of my fondest memories of Christmas included the drive to look at Christmas…
Turning from the Dark to the Light
Turning from the Dark to the LightThere you are – the unlit candle. You don’t sense even a flicker of light OR of hope. You’re sick and tired of the disappointments – the confusion, rejection, and pain. You’re fed up with it all – whatever that “all” represents. You’ve been let down, broken down, and…
The Struggle is Real……but, so is God!
This is Thanksgiving week and I know that many are not looking for paper to write down all your blessings. Not when you’re feeling like you’re six feet under the load and you don’t have a shovel to dig yourself out. From having been there, I know the struggle is very real. I know how…
Scraggly Pessimism or Bright Eyed Hope
I read that this year’s 75-foot-tall, 11-ton Rockefeller Center Christmas tree arrived at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. The tree, donated by Al Dick (from his front yard in Oneonta, New York), will be lit on Friday, Dec. 2. The headline that stood out first about the tree was “it is a symbol of…
Time to Get Our Hope Up
In my neighborhood, the large, imposing and the small, non-intimidating campaign signs have been removed from their lofty positions on our yards. I’ll admit – I’m pleased to pass by my neighbors’ homes without “judging” them one way or another based on their choice of candidate. Now, we can get back to the business of…
Rain, Rain! Don’t Go Away – You are Welcome in this Day
Oh, the wonderful rain that has come to us in Frisco. Two days in a row means the blistering heat has subsided and I don’t have to water plants and grass. My two fur-pals haven’t been too crazy about it – they don’t like playing or walking in the rain. I’ve learned not to complain…
Acres of Diamonds
I heard Jentezen Franklin share a true story from the 1800s when diamonds were discovered all over Africa. An African farmer heard those tales about other farmers making millions by discovering diamonds. He was so excited that he sold his farm to go prospecting for diamonds himself. He spent the rest of his life wandering…