Gratitude for Simple Pleasures
When itemizing those things we are grateful for, we’ll list a lot of things that money affords — like our home, car, clothes, food, electronics, appliances and all those THINGS that add to our comfort. But now, in retrospect, I realize those precious treasures that money can’t buy. The Simple Pleasures. Thanksgiving usually brings families…
Barring a Miracle
Did you ever have someone say that to you about a medical condition, financial situation or personal relationship? Barring a miracle, you’ll have only 6 months to live; barring a miracle, you’ll have to declare bankruptcy; barring a miracle, a divorce is imminent. I heard a minister say that when he and his wife were…
God’s Three Answers to Your Prayers
Years ago, I fell down a flight of stairs — 12 steps from top to bottom…..on MY bottom. I felt like a compressed-together accordion. I had a serious back injury and lived in pain, even after many chiropractic and medical treatments. For years we prayed for my healing. We moved to Shawnee, OK, where we…
Are You a Lion Player or Lion Slayer?
I’ve been thinking a lot about David, the shepherd boy. He loved God so much. He spent a lot of time with his sheep. He knew them and he knew their enemies. He protected them when he killed the lion and the bear AND the giant. He had the incredible ability to conquer those “normally”…
Believe and Receive
I’m still here in Austin with who I now call my “Austin Family”. It’s as though my family has been here for quite some time, and they just arrived last weekend. They already have lots of new friends, the boys were already drafted into baseball teams (winning big yesterday). They’re adapting quite well to their…
Barring a Miracle…..
Day 156 of Photo Inspirations — Barring a Miracle…….. Yesterday I heard the minister say that when he and his wife were first married, the doctor told them, “Barring a miracle, you’ll never be able to have children.” He went on to tell us about the two beautiful children, now teenagers, that they eventually had.…
Wedding Memories Passed On
Awww — more memories made last night! Payton and Lexi had never seen their Mom & Dad’s Wedding Video. It was such a special celebration as Larry & Staci showed it to them. I’m so thrilled I could be a part of this treasured time. On the video (after they were married), Staci & Larry…
“V” is for VICTORY
Knowing my Honey would have a major surgery the next day, I called on my “walking/praying” buddies, Karen and Sheila. It was time to declare VICTORY as we made our seven laps around the hospital (like Joshua and his troops did, marching around the walls of Jericho). It was a hot day in Tulsa —…
What’s Your Family Medical History?
A few weeks ago, I had surgery, and thanks be to God, I feel like a new woman now. But in preparation for that surgery, I had to consult with several doctors, and with each one, I had to complete a lot of medical forms that included questions like “What is your medical history —…
What’s Your Family’s Medical History?
We’ve been seeing a lot of medical doctors, filling out a lot of medical forms, completing questionaires with questions like “Does your family have history of illness: heart disease? diabetes? cancer? etc.” And, as a matter of fact….there have been cases of those diseases in our family. In a little family discussion last night, we…