Humor, 100 mg Daily, as Needed
A person without a sense of humor is like a wagon without springs – jolted by every pebble in the road. – Henry Ward Beecher My husband, Thad, was first diagnosed with testicular cancer in
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Healing the Trinity: Mind – Body – Soul
“In your anger do not sin”: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry. – Ephesians 4:26 I had been sporting what Christian author Patsy Clairmont coins as a ‘tude (attitude).
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Worth More Than a Cart Full of Costco Products
My mother loved going to Costco, but cancer was slowly destroying her body, and she became dependent on a wheelchair for mobility. Regardless, she was determined to stay active for as long as she could.
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The State of My Heart
With President Trump having delivered his first state of the union address, and the first week in February being Women’s Heart Week, I began to ponder – How is the state of my heart? The
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Great Balls of Fire!
It’s been a few weeks since I posted. I have been a little busy and somewhat distracted. Ever feel like fire balls are being launched at you? The more time I spend putting them out,
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Friendship No Foe Can Make Folly
I was cleaning house the other day and as I dusted a picture of me and three other women I was struck but the specialness of our relationships. Standing tall and smiling, we are linked
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My Prayer for 2018
With the joys of the Christmas Season came also the the cold and flu bug into our household. So while I am not quite up coordinating thoughts, words and my fingers, I wanted to at
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The Scavenger Hunt
Tis the season where traditions are created and followed – many of us may not even remember how they began. Some are faith based; some sweet and some can be downright troublesome.
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The Hailstorm in My Mind
The fog begins to lift but I so want to remain within its midst, devoid of all thought, to continue my slumber. I glance at the large red numbers on the clock: 4:30 am. I
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O Holy Night
A wonderful blog from Linda Mowles that is worth repeating here. O HOLY NIGHT DECEMBER 5, 2017 | LINDAMOWLES Dr. Jeff Sanders begins his article entitled “The Story Behind ‘O Holy Night’” with the following words: It’s
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Who am I – David or Goliath?
I have often said that I would rather have a baby than go to the dentist. But at 63, I may have to rethink that statement as I am exhausted after a full day with
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Keepsakes, Scars and Rocks
While most of us collect keepsakes, I seem to collect scars. A coronary artery bypass scar, breast cancer scar, a hysterectomy scar, two hip replacement scars – you get my drift. They are like the
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