STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
That I live in a free country. And for my parents, the sacrifices they made – blood, sweat and tears – to make it happen. A world of gratitude and love to you! “It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you.” ~ M. Grundler ~…
For those little angels that show up at our doorstep. Mine brings a smile to my face every time…strange as she is….
While discussing politics yesterday (hard not to as much as I try), my friend mentioned a blog post I published three years ago about the divisive state of our country during that time. I went back and re-read the post: United We Stand, Divided We Fall. And, well, if I were to…
Had to share this. In this time of texts, posts, and e-mails, convenient as they are, nothing beats the feeling afforded by a phone call…or letter….
For writing — both my mask and unveiling — and one of those joy-filled things I’m realizing. “Fill your paper with the breathings of your heart.” ~William Wordsworth Writing is both mask and unveiling. ~E.B. White ~ Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don’t unravel. ~
For the little things that make a difference — my hubby bringing me a glass of water, my son frying eggs for me, my daughter always texting me to let me know where she is, both of them coming to us to kiss us goodnight. “Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.” ~Author Unknown “You…
That my brother and sister-in-law are back in town for good. We are ready to pick up where we left off. Thrilled!
“To the outside world we all grow old. But not to brothers and sisters.
We know each other as we always were. We know each other’s hearts….
For those deep, meaningful (and often funny as heck) chats about God and the people in my life with whom I have them. So fulfilling!…
This weekend my son Daniel together with a group of his friends will lead a school record-breaking number of classmates through the Encounter Toward Christ (ETC) retreat. I ask that you join me in prayer for the participants, leaders, and faculty involved; that the grace of God instills in them a never ending desire to keep Christ in their hearts.
A young boy was asked: Whose preaching brought you to Christ? ‘It wasn’t anybody’s preaching; it was my friend’s practicing’, he replied.
– For the opportunity to teach yet another CCD year; extremely thankful that God is still using me this way.