Highs and lows

It’s been a week of highs and lows. And highs again. Got a contact lens for the eye that is healing with cataract surgery at the end. It’s for distance only and lets me use reading/computer glasses that allow my Continue reading Highs and lows

Second eye, repeat verse

Recently, I had surgery on my other eye. The nodule on the right eye was removed last year and I had cataract surgery in March. My left eye requires the same treatment, and will heal from the nodule surgery with Continue reading Second eye, repeat verse

New life for spring

I always sense newness of life at this time of year. The spring growth probably inspires me but it’s more than that just now. Illness and unrelated surgery have changed how I live life; I take better care of myself Continue reading New life for spring

Remembering Billy Graham

The Reverend Billy Graham died this week. I saw him in person once, and it was a very important day in my life. My grandmother invited my sister and me to go with her and my father’s cousin to see Continue reading Remembering Billy Graham

Abandon why and when

I will change what I ask God. This weekend Joyce Meyer was at my church. She spoke three different messages, all connected, at three services and I watched them all online. I realized as I listened that two words need Continue reading Abandon why and when

The list never ends

I make lists. I am a list maker. I need a list to accomplish tasks that are important in my life. I keep my list in a 9 x 6 inch spiral notebook. The list is rewritten about every two Continue reading The list never ends

Encouraging progress by His grace

Facing a new diagnosis of a chronic illness is not pleasant. I have decided that learning from each challenge in my life is the only way to stop repeating errors and to follow God’s plan. To recap, a flu-like illness Continue reading Encouraging progress by His grace

My times are truly in His hands

God is never late although it seems He is when we are waiting. I am convinced He cannot be late because of His character. Unlike me, He sets everything in motion at the right time. His omniscience precludes any tardiness. Continue reading My times are truly in His hands

Best laid plans

My best plan fell through. I had to cancel my appointment for cataract surgery because I had what my doctor thinks was the flu. And then the other shoe dropped. My lab work done in getting a return to work Continue reading Best laid plans

A new level of gratitude

God is taking me to a new level of gratitude. He is teaching me how to be thankful for what is going on that I cannot yet see. He is also leading me to a place of thankfulness for the Continue reading A new level of gratitude