Reminder: Tough Times Don’t Last
I’ll admit I have enjoyed watching the “Survivor” TV series since the show began. The resiliency, determination, grit and shrewdness of the cast amazes me. They go hungry if their team doesn’t win the challenge, they go through the most grueling obstacles, and their living conditions are dreadful. Nope! I couldn’t do it. I need…
Hope is Great Expectancy
When our children marry and have families of their own, we may have to do some tweaking to adapt to their lifestyles and their way of doing things differently than what we did. So, rather than resisting the changes, I’ve decided to take hold of them and own them. I’ve become quite savvy at accepting…
You’re Halfway There
I have had many “opportunities” to pray for personal needs as well as the needs of others. What a personal triumph I felt, when the prayers were answered – maybe not in the way I suspected, but God’s way. Sometimes those prayers aren’t immediate. They may go on for years. But it is not my…
We Have a Cheering Section
We Have a Cheering SectionI wanted to be on the pep squad at South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas, but my home life with a very sick daddy didn’t warrant it. But I guarantee you I am my own pep squad when one of my grands are playing in a sport or some other…
Life Lessons from Community AND Pickleball
Strong communities are an important source of social connection and a sense of belonging. Participating in a community bonded by attitudes, values, and goals is an essential ingredient to enjoying a fulfilling life. These photos are about community. In this instance, it’s because of the sport of pickleball that we play several times a week.…
Life Lessons Can Be Learned From Bocce
On April 14th, I celebrated living here in Frisco for one year. I can hardly believe it’s already been a year and I’ve grown to love my community. I’m so busy with my church and ministry activities, my traveling and my children and grandchildren that I haven’t met that many people here. That’s changing as…
It May Not Be Easy…But It Will Be Worth It!
Nine months of pregnancy – twice – carrying and delivering my two precious babies — wasn’t EASY! Nausea, swollen feet, eye twitching (yes, that was a side effect with both of my two darlings), lack of sleep, overall discomfort, and then the pain of the delivery……no, it wasn’t easy. But I am telling you…..it WAS…
What Are the Voices in Your Head Saying?
Day 284 of Photo Inspirations — What Are the Voices in Your Head Saying? We’ve all got them. Little, and sometime BIG voices, talking to us in our heads. They’re either saying “You’ve got this! You’re courageous! You’re strong! You’re a winner!” Or they’re saying “Forget it. Give up! You’re too weak. You’re afraid. You…
Life Lessons Can Be Learned From Pickleball
Day 227 of Photo Inspirations — Life Lessons Can Be Learned From Pickleball These photos are of some of our residents who play pickleball every Tuesday, Thursday and many other times besides that. By now, I’m sure you’ve heard about pickleball and have even…
At the End of Your Rope — Hold On!
Feel like you’ve failed at something one too many times…..and you’re ready to throw in the towel? Feel like you’ve prayed too many times….and the answer just has not come? Feel like you’re at the end of your rope…..and there’s no where else, or no one else, to go to? And, you’ve even spoken the…