It seems life just doesn't stop even when we want to just slow down and think.  My plumbing stopped up this week end (Labor Day!) and nothing would drain by Monday evening.  Finally on Tuesday, I called and plumber came out.  After 2 days trying to unstop it, we decided that the only solution is … Continue reading Normal??

It is always good to get away for a while, but even better to be back at home.  However, this time the return was much more difficult as the reality of my new normal set in even deeper still.  No one to come back to, no one to call while on the trip to share daily … Continue reading Back from Trip

How I enjoy worshiping in the family God has given me.  Great time of singing and listening to the message God placed upon our pastor's heart.  Sharing the love with other believers and simply enjoying my God.  Grateful to the Lord Jesus Christ who makes this possible through His death and resurrection on our behalf.  I … Continue reading Beautiful

Really sad that Robin Williams felt that he had to hang himself and leave his depressing life.  The way his suicide is bringing positive statements about the benefits he now has is equally sad. For example: "At least he is happy now." "No more troubles for him." "He is finally at peace." "He is in a … Continue reading So sad

This has been a very heartening week as I have thought about another year, a new walk with Jesus, one that doesn't  include my honey.  God has so encased me in His love shown through the friends He has brought my way over the years.  He has been so very good to me even during my … Continue reading Closer

How can one woman be so blessed?  God has surrounded me with friends old and new who love me. (It never ceases to amaze me when people love me.)  God has given me a wonderful life--not always easy, but wonderful just the same.  He has been with me during some very trying times and heartbreaking … Continue reading Blessed

Tuesday marked the 6th month since Frank went home to be with the Lord.  It has been a slow/fast flight of time.  Those of you who have been through similar kinds of sorrow and grief know what I mean.  I just can't believe that it has already been half a year.  Yet, time marches on relentlessly … Continue reading Six months and a new year

When he was two years old, Andy, our son, had heart surgery. After his surgery to fix his aorta so his blood would flow correctly, Andy didn't respond as he was should have.  I remember on the third day after his surgery going around the corner and, finally, laying him in the Lord's hands and asking … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Andy

I've been w/out the internet since Thursday!  Talk about suddenly feeling cut-off from the world and out of touch!.  I was without TV (news) for 2 of those days.  All due to having new flooring installed and having to disconnect and move electronics out of the way.  They are finishing today--the workers finished in the … Continue reading feeling cut-off

I was teaching this week on prayer and the priority we need to have for prayer in our lives, as well as, the persistence we need in prayer.  I remember reading (years ago) about George Mueller, whom some dubbed "The Apostle of Prayer" for his work for orphans in 19th century Britain, and how he … Continue reading Prayers