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Be Still
Yesterday there was slashing rain, thunder, lighting, hail and lots of wind. If one looked outdoors, it would be easy to think today would be more of the same. Not true. Today is a picture-perfect spring day. The skies are as blue as they can possibly be. Birds are singing. In the distance dogs are barking. People are playing on the lawn. What a difference a day makes! And yes, there is a lesson in here for my heart and brain. I will hold fast to this when doubts arise. I was having a conversation with a couple of friends about fear and worry (Both of which are exercises in…
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Spontaneous Life
So…I have a friend staying with me. She’s one of my dearest friends. It was unexpected, and happened rather suddenly. It has also been extended longer than either of us anticipated. And you know what? It’s lovely. Who knew? I’m so thankful that in the course of life there are random happenings that we ourselves haven’t scripted. It’s like the beautiful sunset that takes your breath away, or the clouds passing over the moon on a summer night. It’s the music of life with a melody that captures your heart. Spontaneous Life. Sure, it’s good to plan, perfect, prepare. All of it. But on days like this, I’m just glad…
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So Happy #243
It’s been 243 days since I headed to Baylor and major surgery. I almost can’t believe the time has flown by so quickly. Today, as I trotted along on the elliptical stepper, I felt whole. It is amazing. Last year at this time I couldn’t figure out what was going on, and honestly, I didn’t really want to know. Silly, right? Anyway, today as the sweat ran down my neck, I smiled. My time is decreasing, my miles increasing. It feels really good. I’m so thankful! I am strong. I am well. I am healthy…and “…I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my…
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What’s It Going To Be?
What if you could change something about yourself – anything. What would it be? Money? Fame? Appearance? I would like to light up the hidden recesses of my heart. Blast the dark corners with holy light. Clean the closets of my mind. Years ago there was a comedian named Gallagher who said something very funny. He was reading a label on a product to remove mildew. The label cautioned, “Use in a well ventilated area.” He quipped, “If it was well ventilated, I wouldn’t have MILDEW!” So true, and funny. He also mentioned the “permanent press” setting on an iron and the door locks on 24-hour a day stores like…
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Expectations & Wonder
It’s a beautiful, sunny day in Texas. There are a zillion and one things to be doing, and here I am writing on my blog. It has come to my attention, that as one gets older dreams continue. I’m so grateful for that. Dreams…visions…hope…longing… “Where there is no vision the people perish,” Pr 29:18 Now, while on the surface this verse may seem to be a right and tight, pithy slogan for developing a vision statement or having some sort of leadership guidance in place. I’m sure that is one way this may be applied; however, the primary intent is for us to understand God’s will. The Creator. The Giver…
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Memories & Dreams
The minutes nearly stopped when the recollections appeared, Fleeting images of a child chasing clues to find The hidden Easter basket. A treasure hunt! It was on. Today, driving in the dark, The memories were sure and swift – One after the other, in rapid succession. I know the longing, the missing will one day cease. We will be together with laughter and joy. My dreams create a picture that is elusive, yet precious. Even though it is not so today, These recollections will melt into a new reality… Because of Him. A perfect eternal present, replacing the past – Hidden and held in His endless heart, Destiny’s dreams. –…
