It’s Time to Take a Time-Out!
My hands are in the time-out “T” sign right now, and I’m saying “We need to take a time-out!” That’s what I was doing last Sunday when my family introduced me to “their own new family rules” of playing UNO. Of course, they had been mastering their new rules, so I, the newcomer to this…
Are You a Good, Good Father?
Are You a Good, Good Father? Happy Father’s Day to all dads today, whether you are a natural father, adoptive father or a father role model and mentor. You deserve a tribute if you have been and are a good, good father! Father’s Day brings me precious memories and so much gratitude for my own…
Holy Thursday – Maundy Thursday
Maundy comes from the Latin word “mandatum”, meaning mandated or commandment. How appropriate for our Lord’s mandate tonight: “A new command (mandate) I give you: ‘Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another’” John 13:34. Jesus was up to His own mandate today. His time had come. His disciples…
Happy Valentine’s Day, Old AND Young Lovers!
My word for today is “Valentine’s Day” – a day that St. Valentine gave his life for; recognized as a significant cultural, religious, and commercial celebration of romance around the world Valentine’s Day is one of my favorite days of the year because it holds one of my most precious memories. On this day, the…
Increase the Love Dosage
This little gal is one of Bryson’s friends. Her shirt inspired me — “Do all things with love!” 1 Corinthians 16:14 “Do everything in love.” Valentine’s Day ended four days ago and I wonder how many are still enjoying the outpouring of love they received on that day. And, what about those who are thrilled…
It Takes Two
It Takes Two I’ve loved seeing this framed photo in the guest house every day since I’ve been here. Those are my two youngest grandsons — Brennan & Bryson. I’ve especially relished the beautiful landscape and the rare “brotherly love” moment. Not rare in the sense that they really love each other, but they are,…
Welcome February — It’s the LOVE Month!
Love is in the air!! I sure don’t take this month lightly because on February 14th, 1961, my boy friend (and 5 years later, my groom) and I went on our first real boy-girl date, chauffeured by his dad and mom to a church Valentine’s banquet. This month has always been the “Love Month” to…
What Color Is Your Angel?
Staci and I were getting out of the car at the store, when Staci ran over to a nearby parked car. One of the ladies was getting out all the tools needed to change a flat tire, while the other lady was looking at a YouTube video telling how to do it. (LOL! Thank God…
Increase the Love Dosage
Day 18 in this Month of Love — Increase the Love Dosage Valentine’s Day ended four days ago and I wonder how many are still enjoying the outpouring of love they received on that day. And, what about those who are thrilled all the hoopla about Valentine’s is over with? Whether we were celebrated or…
Two Are Better Than One
My photo inspiration today is my two youngest grandsons — Brennan & Bryson. I knew someday I’d get a caption for it. Today is that day. “You mean the world to me and my life just wouldn’t be the same without you.” How’s that for expressing gratitude for someone in our life? We all know…