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

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

His timing is perfect

Once again, God’s timing for events in my life proves to be perfect. My cataract surgery is scheduled for this week. Testing and examination of my eye show that it has healed from the nodule removal even better than anticipated. Continue reading His timing is perfect

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

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

Pondering options

Last time, I described my delight in getting to visit Lake Louise and http://www.fairmont.com/lake-louise/ in Banff National Park in Canada with my younger son and his family. Today, I want to share my thinking since the visit. The beauty of Continue reading Pondering options

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

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