Like the silence that surrounded the Ground Zero memorial long before the new World Trade Center stretched into the sky. Silence should mark this day, 9-11, as we remember the lives lost, the families torn apart, the shock wave of terror that still lurks in our country, and the heroes who gave their lives. We need to pray for hope to conquer fear and protect our beloved country founded in God. From My Heart to Yours,
Continue reading →Centerpiece on our kitchen table Cooler, fall weather whistled through the maple trees on campus today and the smell of a campfire drifted on the air. As I gazed at the blue sky through branches of pine trees in the desert, I felt as if I could get lost in this moment forever. Peace swirled around like fallen leaves and I imagined myself playfully tumbling into a pile of orange and crimson drifts and resting with my face turned … Continue reading →
Photos from our trip to Ground Zero in 2003 It was just two years after 9/11 and the reverence of Ground Zero reverberated in the silence on the lips of passersby. Honor for those who gave their lives to save the lives of thousands. Respect for the hallowed ground where heroes were buried on that day. Prayers for the families left behind. All spoken only by the heart. Ten years have passed since terror struck our nation, vengeance … Continue reading →
All around us we see celebrations of our country’s freedom. From the local grocery store to our neighbor’s home. Yet, the true celebration is found in our hearts. A rejoicing for the freedom we enjoy in our country because so many have given their lives that we might be free. And the gratitude that God has provided freedom for those who are covered in the red of Christ’s blood. Quotes on freedom to ponder while your heart celebrates. “We find freedom when … Continue reading →
Time alone. Just the two of us. Time to refresh our spirits, our marriage, our romance. From the airport, we took the scenic, woodsy route to our destination. A road that shifted gears from the racing daily pace and gently eased us into neutral, calmer moments. Stands of Coastal Redwoods lined the narrow winding road beckoning us to roll down the windows and let the surrounding beauty fill our minds with wonder and praise. They marked the … Continue reading →
Running errands yesterday, my eyes took note of the many places waving the “high flying flag”. That would be the one George M Cohan wrote about. The one that symbolizes this great free country of ours–the Grand Ole USA. Flapping in the mild desert wind, the flag flew high on many posts. Singing patriotism in front of a gas station. Pointing the way home at the entrance of an apartment complex. Declaring freedom at a medical facility. Proudly … Continue reading →
