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

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

Path will grow brighter

I am looking forward in a new way. Seeking God for a way to spend my days writing about His faithfulness is heavy on my heart. Circumstances at work are such that the delight is waning, a sure sign in Continue reading Path will grow brighter

I asked for respite

I asked for respite and it’s come in measure. God eased some of the pressures at work and home. The future seems less uncertain and I am encouraged. I made a decision to make a serious change in my life. Continue reading I asked for respite

New healing

I’m asking God for a new level of healing. I realize that my sensitive gut is more sensitive than I thought and I’m asking God to heal me completely, not just partially. I talked last time about my cataract surgery Continue reading New healing

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

Anticipation

Remember the old commercial “anticipation is keeping me waiting” with the variation of the Carly Simon lyrics? I’ve been thinking about the concept of anticipation lately. Recently a friend had an ice cream treat waiting for her in the freezer. Continue reading Anticipation