1) The smell of a fresh rain--and the sound of it falling while snuggled in a sleeping bag in a tent with a good book. It has been a long time, but the memory is vivid. 2.) The smell of fresh brewed coffee, and that first cup of the morning. Yummmmm. 3.) Snuggling up with… Continue reading Ten of My Very Favorite Things
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It’s About the People
When my boys were born, and up until they were twelve years old (it was then my oldest son informed me he was old enough to remember well enough on his own now, thank you very much) I wrote in journals for each of them, so that they, as well as me, could know and… Continue reading It’s About the People
Reclaiming the Carefree Days of Summer
Watching two of my young grandchildren play with such complete abandon in the pre-summer afternoon sunshine last Saturday, I longed for the days when summer was unhurried, unstressed, and carefree. The days when summers weren't defined by days spent within office walls watching the clock. Or when the most beautiful scenery wasn't my computer screensaver. I watched my… Continue reading Reclaiming the Carefree Days of Summer
Honoring All Fathers
For all of the fathers, old and new, step-fathers, fathers-in-law, grandfathers, and even uncles...never underestimate the role you play in the lives of children, young and grown. May God, our Father, bless you on this day, YOUR day, to do what brings you joy, rest or play, and for those of us who have been… Continue reading Honoring All Fathers
Forgiveness and Consequences
When her child is hurting, why does a mom take it upon herself to want to strip away the pain, rescuing her child, his immediate happiness trumping an opportunity to pray he use that moment of adversity and trial to grow closer to God. At least that's what this mom tends to do. When my child,… Continue reading Forgiveness and Consequences
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