Decorating the Garden During these difficult days as I struggle through the changes, I am trying to remember: “…whenever trouble comes your way, let it be an opportunity for joy. For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything. If you need wisdom – if you want to know what God wants you … Continue reading →
“I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.” Psalm 130:5-6 NIV I am not a patient person. I do not like to wait. When an idea grabs me, I want to take action immediately or blurt out the thought and words that have just come to mind. Sometimes, without … Continue reading →
We celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week last Friday with a Breakfast Brunch courtesy of the classified staff (that included me). I was all set to bring muffins or some sweet treat, figuring I could squeeze that into my tired schedule. When I arrived in the office to sign up, these pleading eyes kindly asked me to please bring something with eggs. I saw all the blank lines next to egg dishes, counted up the number of people on staff, and … Continue reading →
Youngest on his first Mother’s Day with us. We had just adopted him. I think I have bought my last shopping cart of sports drinks. Only youngest gulps them to rehydrate after basketball or a hard day at work. And the day for youngest to move out is around the corner. It seems like months since I felt my insides gnawed and ripped apart as youngest announced his decision to move out, become independent, experience life free from … Continue reading →
Mother’s Day Brunch by the Guys My heart is full today as I watch my guys outside shooting baskets. What could make a mother’s heart more grateful than to see her family together, happy, playing around, glad to be there. My heart swelled with joy as all my men goofed around (even Chip, the wonder dog played ball). This was celebration. For this my heart longed. For this my heart rejoiced. Temperate breezes whispered through wind chimes while … Continue reading →
When Oldest was in kindergarten, the students made a Mother’s Day present that included their handprints and part of a little one’s poem. I still have those handprints framed and hanging on the wall that leads up to our bedroom. It was a special reminder today of pudgy loving hands, warm hugs, and bedtime stories that never seemed to end. Cuddling up with my memories. My little hands reach up to you for hugs before I sleep … And … Continue reading →
It was pure feminine indulgence. Both in taste and viewing. A couple of girlfriends came over for an English Tea Party and viewing of the “Royal Wedding.” (click on highlighted area to read more) Well, I’m not sure how English the genteel food was but it definitely qualified as feminine, light, frilly, and accented with an assortment of tea and a variety of teacups. To start things off, one friend brought a tray of sliced cheese and turkey trimmed … Continue reading →
