Carmel, CA 2010 “Turn my heart toward your statutes and not toward selfish gain. Turn my eyes away from worthless things; renew my life according to your word.” Psalm 119:36-37 NIV In His light, we see light; in His love, we are saved; in seeking Him, we are restored. He sends wisdom on the lips of His godly counselors. With gratefulness for His love and mercies that are new every morning and for those who bring His … 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 →
I love working back in the classroom. There’s so much to learn and experience all over again. Assigned to one student as a special ed teaching assistant, I get more of the experience and less of the preparation. So, just like the kids, I anxiously awaited the arrival of our butterfly kit with the caterpillars, food, and plastic see-through container. It was thrilling to watch the students marvel at the different stages of development in the life cycle … Continue reading →
Prince William and Princess Kate; Royal Wedding; Credit: Toby Melville/Reuters/Landov We gathered our plates filled with crab quiche, fresh fruit, tossed salad, tuna in tomato cups, and made a beeline for the family room to sit amongst friends and watch the wedding of the century. Just us girls, our tea and chatter, laughter and a few tears permeated the room as we bubbled over with excitement as the recording of the wedding transported us to the steps of Westminster … Continue reading →
“Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father.” Matthew 10:29 NIV Hubby found this baby bird smack dab in the middle of our front walkway on Holy Saturday. Worried that someone or something might harm this little creature, he carefully moved it to the gravel in our front yard. Later, when Hubby found its abandoned nest, we tucked the … Continue reading →
Two of Jesus’ disciples were walking on the road to Emmaus, just talking when a “stranger” joined them. The third person asked them what they were talking about, and they were dumbfounded. “Are you the only one living in Jerusalem who doesn’t know the things that have happened there in these days?” Luke 24:17 NIV “What things?” the stranger asked. As Jesus’ downcast disciples explained the events of what we now call Holy Week, the stranger had some revealing … Continue reading →
West Coast Redwoods The East Coast is only a 3 hour time difference from the West Coast but they are worlds apart. The East Coast is steeped in history–for that is where our country began. The West Coast is often referred to as a youngster–immature, fun-loving, lacking in traditions, and somewhat disrespectful. The pride of the East rests on its cultural offering, its sophistication, formality, experience, knowledge, and wisdom. After all, the seat of our government is there. International … Continue reading →
“The disciples went and woke him (Jesus), saying, ‘Master, Master, we’re going to drown!’ He got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters; the storm subsided, and all was calm. ‘Where is your faith?’ he asked his disciples. In fear and amazement they asked one another, ‘Who is this? He commands even the winds and and the water, and they obey him.’” Luke 8:24, 25 NIV The ocean waves rolled in amidst the stormy … Continue reading →
Rounding the corner into our development, I notice the abundance of green leaves shimmering in the afternoon sunlight. At first, I’m mesmerized by the beauty of the tree-lined street. Then it hits me as I catch a glimpse of a few barren branches hiding behind the bounty of spring’s green adorned trees. Wasn’t it just last week or two weeks ago that this same street looked bleak? Trees stripped of their glory resembled petrified sticks protruding from the … Continue reading →
“The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not be in want. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of … Continue reading →
