My daughter gave me a prayer journal written by Shannon Roberts for Christmas. I decided to share her resource and the template for journaling. A verse is shared to focus on: “My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to become angry.” James…
Good News!
Good news! This expression is familiar to us. How often have you heard, “Well, I have good news and bad news. What would you like to hear first?” The other night, we celebrated my granddaughter’s birthday at our house and decided to order pizza for everyone. My text said, “Good news! Your pizza order is…
Thanksgiving 2023
I traditionally write about our holidays and the Hebb get-a-way in the Fall to keep the memories alive and record recipes, happenings, and the children. Another fantastic Thanksgiving! We had Thanksgiving lunch earlier this year. We served lunch at 11:00. Parish, and I did a lot of prep work starting on Tuesday, and he got…
Italy: A journey captured
How do you capture two weeks in Italy? Do you take the time to journal, write, and reflect? I have off today, and my main goal is to prepare for an event at my house on Sunday. Clean, think about food, decorations, and de-clutter. Yet, I want to be disciplined to write a little each…
Poems and Conversations
Over lunch and a good cappuccino from our moka machine from Italy, Mom and I talked about her days while we were away in Italy. It was good to hear her stories of enjoying Ann, her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and the peaceful river with my brothers and sisters-in-law. Parish and I took a journal to record…
“My mother was right about everything!”
I’ve had the sweetness of years and time growing old with my mom. It’s been a privilege and still is one. She is 93 today, October 11, 2023. There is so much I could say about her life, love, and compassionate way of living. I’m almost finished Tuesdays with Morrie. I only have the afterward…
Precious and Fleeting
I continue to read my book “Tuesdays with Morrie.” It’s always the context. The context of the story provides more profound meaning to what we know is true, along with applying the context to your life story and journey. Morrie teaches Mitch that the most precious thing you can give someone is time and being…
The Fairness Meter
Last Sunday, I spent time with my mom as she watched her usual church services. I had been up that morning working and getting things done with my job in anticipation of my big trip. I paused and said, “That’s enough, Anna.” I settled in and tuned in together to First Baptist Church in Richmond,…
The pain still goes on…
It’s simple things, like a glowing sunset, the sound of a running stream or the fresh smell in a meadow that cause us to pause and marvel at the wonder of life, to contemplate its meaning and significance. Who can hold an autumn leaf in their hand, or sift the warm white sand on the…
Glimmers
There has to be a term for words or passing conversations that enter your mind, and you ponder them; they move you. Like the conversation at the table next to you. When you close your eyes on the beach and hear the chatter of children at play. When someone speaks a word, that makes you…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 