Early in our marriage, I had learned the value of not turning out the lights until Hubby and I had taken steps to settle our disagreements. Not every detail was resolved before we fell asleep, but we agreed to not be angry with each other before our heads hit the pillows. With the passing of years and the deepening of our love, I have allowed myself to be lulled into a false sense of security that has robbed me … Continue reading →
Weekends are for hopping clouds across the sky for floating on feathery wisps of imagination for landing on mattresses of marshmallow froth and for wiggling toes in white sifted sand. May your weekend be moments of life captured in love with family and friends. “But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God;may they be happy and joyful.” Psalm 68:3 NIV What joy will fill your weekend?
Continue reading →I found out this week that my family does not like Vietnamese food. I picked some up–at their request–from a local downtown restaurant near the University. I had tried the famous restaurant’s Spring Rolls prior to inviting the family to join me in this new adventure. They were eager to try a new Asian food entree, being lovers of most Oriental dishes. However, after I brought the white Styrofoam boxes home and we sat down to eat, there were … Continue reading →
I tucked my head in against my shirt to keep the light drizzle from falling on the library books I had just checked out. As I scurried to the car, I wondered why I hadn’t thought ahead to bring a tote bag to protect the books–just in case. The sky was overcast, and although it’s unpredictable to determine where and when the rain will fall during the Monsoon, I could have been prepared–just in case. My … Continue reading →
I went grocery shopping with our youngest son just before Hubby and I left on vacation earlier this month. He was stocking up on food for he and his brother during Mom’s cooking absence. It was quite fun to see this mature, capable side of my son. I pushed the grocery cart. He threw in the items. Boxed Mac and Cheese (of course), frozen chicken tenders, brats, gatorade, seasoned chicken breasts, bottled Alfredo sauce, and pasta. I was amused, … Continue reading →
We were meandering down the floral-lined streets, poking in and out of those boutiques you only find on vacation. Hoping to not test Hubby’s patience, I drew him into one of the tiny shops by remarking about some unique items displayed in the window. Tall vases with long stems of colorful, elegant flowers flowed into the aisles. Tiny lights embedded in the flowers made them even more appealing. “Couldn’t you picture these in our entry way?” I invited … 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 →
The desert sky in summer just around the corner from our home “My people will live in peaceful dwelling places, in secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest.” Isaiah 32:18 NIV Who would have ever thought that the Lord meant the desert to be my peaceful dwelling place? That in the desert our family would build a secure home–as secure as we, with all of our faults, could make it? That, here, in the heat that nauseates my … Continue reading →
“Has everyone practiced their ‘oohs’ and ‘ahs’,” he asked our group, grinning as we settled into cloth or plastic bound chairs. Happy faces smiled and voices chattered up there on the knoll that stared across to the majestic Pusch Ridge Mountains. Anticipation of the show to come sparked a myriad of conversations. People standing in the Wisconsin snow for the world’s best-tasting custard. The most beautiful spot to camp in South Dakota. The snooty RV sites … Continue reading →
Last summer, we had the unique privilege of providing a home, a nesting spot for a Morning Dove and her two fledglings. Perched in a crook of our front door wreath, the mama created her home, gathering extra twigs and dried grass to loosely pad the floor. Above the flaming red roses and delicate,white poppies, the mama dove settled in. Twisted garland of sparkling stars added a touch of elegance to her newly made home. Behind a mini … Continue reading →
