When It’s Hard to Say (or Hear) “Praying for You”
Recently I found out not everyone appreciates it when we say the words “I’ll be praying for you” or asking them to “Please pray for……” On this occasion, I was told “Since I don’t pray, and know for certain that prayer doesn’t work, I’d take it as a personal favor if those of you who…
Bless Your Heart
I’m a Southern girl — born and raised by a Southern girl. My expression of “Southern girl” isn’t exclusive to Southern girls. I’m quite sure what I learned from my Mama, is still impressive and important for all of us girls — Southern or not. Manners matter and chivalry and respect shouldn’t be dead. I…
They Opened Their Mouths With Wisdom
Happy Mother’s Day to ALL my girl friends and sisters, and that includes all women who have been gifted with that “maternal instinct” of nurturing and caring for others. It’s true what they say about women — “we are life givers”. Mothering is the thing all women do, with the small and big kids under…
What’s Your Rhythm?
Rhythm — a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound. This morning I woke up, looked at the clock and first words out of my mouth were, “Thank you, Lord, for getting my sleep rhythm back to normal.” For me, that is a regular, repeated pattern of at least 6 or 7 hours of…
A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way
Yesterday, while speaking to a visitor and her daughter at our 55+ community, I asked if she was married or single. She immediately teared up and said she was a recent widow. I knew what she was feeling and I told her so. After my husband went to heaven, I weighed my options on keeping…
Got Your Clothes On Yet?
Now that’s a loaded question. The answer could be “yes”, even if you’ve got your jammies on, your swimsuit on or a 3-piece suit on. The fact is, we usually clothe ourselves according to the occasion. A t-shirt and shorts may mean a comfortable afternoon at home. A silky chiffon dress might mean a special…
Try a Little Kindness
Day 304 of Photo Inspirations — Try a Little Kindness Remember Glen Campbell’s song from the 70’s — “Try a Little Kindness”? If you see your brother standing by the road, With a heavy load from the seeds he sowed. And if you see your sister falling by the way, Just stop and say you’re…
Kindness and a Glass of Milk
Day 275 of Photo Inspirations – Kindness and a Glass of Milk My son sent this email to me yesterday – it was an email he received from his Dad 10 years ago – and it sure bears repeating today. Kindness to others can sure go a long way. From: “Ronald J. Wuerch” Date:…
Courage, Kindness, Friendship & Loyalty Go A Long Way
Day 199 of Photo Inspirations — Courage, Kindness, Friendship & Loyalty Go A Long Way I don’t watch movies with violence, immorality or crude language in them. Quite frankly, I do my best to keep my mind in a place of serenity, joy, morality and sweetness. I know that’s an ooey gooey girly mindset, but…