Lunar New Year 2023 – the Year of the Rabbit
“Happy New Year!” That’s what we said to our hostess at Pao’s Chinese Restaurant on Sunday. The moment we said those words, her eyes brightened. She said: “Oh, I have something for you!” When she returned, she had red envelopes for each of us. She explained: “This is tradition!” In my inquisitive manner, I had…
Our Non-Negotiables
Family rules. This is a sign I had made for my “Wuerch” family. When I see it in their home, it reminds me of what family values should look like. Those should be the non-negotiables in our lives. And I’m not just talking about our own family, but it includes our “God” family. He’s our…
Passing the Baton of Faith
My husband and I walked into our kitchen and curled up in the middle of the floor was a huge black snake. As any brave and fearless warrior would do, my husband grabbed our son’s near-by baseball bat and proceeded to send it to the “great beyond”. I’ll spare giving you the visual of my…
Time Out for Thanksgiving
Aw! Thanksgiving Week — the time we purposely focus on God’s multiplied blessings to us. Though it’s the mindset we should have all year through, this time is to hone in on what is most important to us. Before I go into the high energy “Martha” mode, I am pausing in these wee hours of…
My Next Door Neighbor and My NextDoor App
As I was on my early morning walk yesterday, I saw neighbors putting up this Happy Birthday display for their neighbors across the street from them. Hello, blog for this day! Neighbors loving neighbors. Sound familiar? I’m counting my blessings because I have next door neighbors who I think are on assignment as my guardian…
How Rich I Am
How Rich I AmAn inheritance is what we get for being part of a family that’s rightfully ours. If I am an heir to a multi-billionaire, and he dies, you’d better believe I’ll be there for the reading of his will. I am certain that I don’t have a wealthy grandparent, parent, aunt, uncle or…
What’s Your True North?
This morning, as I make my way back to my home in Texas, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the last few days in Oklahoma — most of which was spending quality time with my sweet mom-in-law. Serving her over the last couple of days has been such a joy, but along with the serving,…
Values That Make Home…..A Sweet Home
Family rules. I saw this sign in my kids’ home, and I knew what I would post today. Family values. Those are their non-negotiables, and that’s what makes for a family who loves, shares and cares. VALUES — those specifics that define who we are and are the absolute non-negotiables in our lives. When God…
Mama’s Got Game!
Have you heard it said about someone “He or She’s got game”? Typically that means – “They are really good at something!” But when someone says that about me, it means “She’s NOT simply a fan watching the game from the sidelines or the stands -– she’s in the game, playing on the field, and…