New perspectives
I had thought that I was open to what God had planned for my life. I believed I had a grasp on His direction for me. I may have had some of it wrong. Years ago, I saw a PBS Continue reading New perspectives
Category Archives: Family
Hiding in Him
It is a long, hot and tense summer. I have been frustrated in my attempts to write this post by many things. Work continues to be a nightmare; two people were on medical leave (one still is) and with vacations, Continue reading Hiding in Him
Truly Free
A Facebook friend posted a notice a few weeks ago about a Kindle book sale: Robert Morris’ “Truly Free – Breaking The Snares That So Easily Entangle” and I jumped on the opportunity. I love Robert Morris as a gift Continue reading Truly Free
Lessons from my mother
My mother died May 1. Her funeral was May 7. She was 91 and had been quite ill near the end of her life. I will miss her, especially in the autumn when I can’t call her to talk about our Continue reading Lessons from my mother
On the road again
I wrote the following some time ago: “I’m back on the road to writing again. My visit with the gastroenterologist proved helpful and she prescribed a specialized medication. I believe that I have favor with my insurance company and it Continue reading On the road again
Looking back, looking forward
We celebrated my mother’s 91st birthday earlier this month. I hadn’t seen her since June 2014 when we had a big party with family and friends during her 90th year. My sisters tried to prepare me but I was shocked Continue reading Looking back, looking forward
Fighting weekday busyness
It was haircut weekend at our house on Sunday. All the guys had their ears lowered. My youngest grandson is big for his age and his haircut made him seem older. It struck me when I saw him after his Continue reading Fighting weekday busyness
Thankful for my SUV
It’s been raining off and on in Texas since Memorial Day. The drought seems to be waning and with Tropical Storm Bill, the rains came down and have continued sporadically since then. I live more than 25 miles from work. When Continue reading Thankful for my SUV
I chuckle every time
I have seen that family position influences a child’s language development in amazing ways. Firstborn have only adult language to learn from and so they tend to have advanced vocabularies. It is one of the reasons they may seem to Continue reading I chuckle every time
Reflections on Mother’s Day
The celebration of Mother’s Day in my life is very different now. When my sons were young, it meant church in the morning followed by lunch, usually with friends. There was a group who lunched together most weeks after service. Continue reading Reflections on Mother’s Day
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