For Valentine’s Day this year, I posted a picture on social media of my husband and I dating and then one of our current family – with kids and grandkids. Accompanying the pictures in the post, I wrote, “Choose wisely Valentines! This (dating pic) could turn into this (current pic) if you are as fortunate as I am!” But then I got to thinking and that got me to writing. I feared my quote could be misconstrued. I didn’t just Keep Reading...
What Houseguests Taught Me
My houseguest is gone. She came for two weeks and I asked her to stay for six months. And another six months. One year. My houseguest was more than just a houseguest. She was my friend, my daughter, my playmate and often my confidant. She had to return to The Netherlands. We are both sad. And though I am sad she is gone – and gone so far away – I am grateful my husband and I were able to have her here for a year. She wasn’t our first long-term houseguest. We also invited a young man into our Keep Reading...
Snow Biking – Really, that is a “Thing”
Okay, just the title, Snow Biking, tells you this will be a ridiculous story (with a good ending so keep reading.) Snow and biking should never be in the same sentence. Seriously. But I learned that the hard way. Yes, I went snow biking. For my fellow Southerners, let me explain what the heck snow biking is. Snow biking is when you get on what southerners would call a mountain bike except it has super fat tires with super thick tread – for the snow! I was at a resort somewhere in Keep Reading...
The Day I Rescued A Turtle – I Mean – A College Boy
My three girls were used to me slamming on my brakes, backing up, jumping out of the car, dashing into the road, snatching up a turtle and carrying it to the safety of the nearby ditch. They weren’t always happy about my turtle rescues (especially as teenagers) but they were not surprised when it happened. Last weekend, I was hurrying to meet one of my daughters two hours away for a grandbaby handoff. I passed a sign saying something about a road closed ahead. I kept driving because who Keep Reading...
My “not word” for 2019
It’s January 1st so my Facebook feed is full of “words for the year.” A lot of people like to choose a word for the year to focus on. Some take time to pray about what their word will be. Some post about it on social media. Some take surveys of what others’ words are for the year. Well, I’ve decided on a word I’m going to try NOT to use this year. And that word is BUSY. Busy is my “not word” of 2019. I’m not going to say “I’m busy” when someone asks me what’s going on in my life. I’m Keep Reading...
Oh, Great!
Recently, there have been a few head scratching, jaw dropping, “are you kidding me?” stories in the news that reminded me of a time when... I hurriedly backed out of the driveway. Late, again, to get the girls to dance lessons. “Oh, great!” I mumbled as I put the car into park. “I forgot something.” My seven-year-old daughter in the back seat asked, “Mommy, why do you always say, “Oh, great!” when things aren’t great at all? Well, that stopped me in my tracks. I realized I exclaimed, Keep Reading...
Going and Coming and Coming and Going
Today's bike ride reminded me of something I wrote a few years ago. When I ride my bike, there is a two-mile stretch as I leave my neighborhood that is it relatively flat. By Northerner’s standards it would most definitely be considered flat. But in Texas, our guidelines for flatness are a little different. In Texas, anything with an elevation is a hill. On this two-mile stretch ~ with only a slight hill ~ the road is flanked by pastures most of the way. If there is any sort of a breeze, it Keep Reading...
She said, “Yes!” 3.0 – If 3.0 is a Thing
It's the last week for my writing break. Well, it's actually a "publishing" break. I have been inspired during this break and anxious to share with you soon. The final ministry I am sharing is a special one. Just because I'm sharing it last, it is not the least. Trust me! You will want to check out this ministry. Again, it involves another person who saw a need and simply said, "Yes!" When I first heard about 818 Ministries, I’m not sure it was even up and running yet. A darling young Keep Reading...
They said “Yes!” 2.0
Last week I told you I would be taking a writing break and would be introducing you to some of my favorite ministries. Ministries birthed out of someone simply seeing a need and saying “Yes” to where the Lord led them. I encourage you to read their stories and visit their websites to learn more. I pray you will be encouraged – and maybe you will be nudged to say “Yes!” to that big thing the Lord is prompting you to do or support those who already have. I have had the opportunity to see Keep Reading...
Taking a Little Break
Over the next few weeks, I will be taking a little blogging break but I will be introducing you to some of my favorite ministries. Ministries birthed out of someone simply seeing a need and saying “Yes” to where the Lord led them. I encourage you to read their stories and visit their websites to learn more. I pray you will be encouraged – and maybe you will be nudged to say “Yes!” to that big thing the Lord is prompting you to do or support those who already have. I was introduced to the Keep Reading...
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