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Uphill to Beauty
Ok – so I have a confession. I’m not a particularly patient person. Oh, I can be patient when it comes to dealing with people, but in situations…not so much. Like… Traffic. Lines at the grocery store. Waiting virtually anywhere. None of these are my favorite things to do. As I wrestle with this today, I am trying to do a…
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Wishing
The moments are sweet, rare and fine – And fleeting. The essence of a person, Their heart, smile and soul Are treasured. Cherish the seconds for time is relentless. Grateful, so grateful for the love shared. Hopeful, so hopeful for the days ahead. You are in my heart – Not just today, but always. I will recall the laughter and…
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Finding Joy In a Messed Up World
I’ve stopped watching the news. It is a litany of negativity – so I am turning my mind to other places. I think this quote from Helen Keller is apt today. “Keep your face to the sun and you will never see the shadows.” Do you see the irony? She understood this so well and yet was blind and could…
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The Little Things
Maybe it’s my imagination…but the interactions I have shared with strangers in the past days have been so kind and thoughtful. It is the antithesis of some of the outbursts I’ve seen online. I just want to share a couple, because they warmed my heart, and maybe they will encourage you, too. At the feed store the clerk asked if…
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What a Difference
Have you ever prayed, I mean, really prayed and asked God for direction? And then when it comes, you ask again? 🙂 Last year I was in a situation that needed a change. I knew it and I prayed and prayed. I asked for His absolute clear direction. I needed it to be painfully obvious. When it came, I actually…
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And now…
How can I ever begin to thank the people who are my parents? From them I learned so many things – too many to begin to mention. As I begin another year, I give thanks. So grateful they taught me strong. What I mean by that is they did not waver in their values. They lived their life by the same words…
