Never before have I had spring fever so badly and so early. Probably because, for the most part, we've had an incredibly mild winter here in Colorado this year. So when the snow and cold hit these past couple of weeks, it reminded me we're still in the middle of winter. But what's the best… Continue reading Winter’s Beauty
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The Present of Presence
The best lessons come from the most difficult trials, the most significant growth from when we’re at our lowest. When we’re filled with pride, the inevitable fall is hard. And so painful. But with humility comes peace. Yet It never ceases to amaze me that like the monster it is, pride rears its ugly head time and… Continue reading The Present of Presence
Living With Compassion
If there's one thing that can turn a bad day into a good one every single time it's connecting with my Compassion kiddos. I can be having a terrible day at work, but if at the end of that day I come home to find a letter from one of my three kids in… Continue reading Living With Compassion
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My Top Three for the Week: 3.) An exhilarating run on an exceptionally warm October evening, followed by a hot shower, a bowl of popcorn, a glass of A&W, and watching an episode of Castle. The ingredients for a perfect evening. 🙂 2.) Finally, after several years, finding strength to truly forgive myself for a… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
The top of my gratitude list for this past week: 3.) The smell and feel of the cool fall air and the fresh beauty of an autumn thunderstorm. 2.) Triple chocolate chunk and pumpkin spice ice cream - not together. 🙂 Yum! 1.) One-on-one time with my adult sons. Priceless! What tops your list? “One of the main… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My top three for the week: 3.) My faith giving me confidence that my dear friend Guy is home with Jesus after a long, brutal struggle with liver cancer. He's home and free. 2.) Amazing friends who make the journey of life so much sweeter. 1.) Unhurried time and conversation with each of my boys individually,… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
My top three for the week: 3.) An out-of-the-blue phone call from a childhood friend who now lives in Montana. What fun to catch up! 2.) My shipment of books arriving yesterday! Oh for the excitement! 🙂 1.) My son and his wife asking me to be a witness to their marriage. What an honor!… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Top three things I'm especially grateful for this week: 1.) The warm glow of lamplight and the soft flicker of candlelight on a cold evening. 2.) The soothing absence of sound and bright light after a period of sensory overload. 3.) My two grown sons on a trip together in Las Vegas, spending good quality… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Thankful Thursday
So I've decided to make Thursday's one of my two posts each week, each one highlighting something I'm especially grateful for. "Thankful Thursday" may sound cheesy--or even like a cliché ...but being thankful is anything but cheesy or cliché. Being thankful promotes optimism and joy and reduces stress and keeps us connected with God. It's a… Continue reading Thankful Thursday
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