Lessons From A Resignation
Today the world was shocked when Pope Benedict announced that he will resign on February 28th. This is the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to resign as most stay in position until death. As I have thought on this announcement, I realized that I respected this...
Blue Jays, Bottles & God
Our Monday mantra......"I hate Mondays!" Lisa & I both feel the same way as it is the busiest day of our week with a lot of running around. And obviously, we aren't the only ones 🙂 I rest my case. Many of us dislike Mondays. We had already spoken those words to...
Tears In The Eyes Of God
Gratitude, as defined by the World English Dictionary is "a feeling of thankfulness or appreciation, as for gifts or favors." Most of us would like to think of ourselves as grateful people. When something goes wrong...then we're not so grateful as gratitude is a...
Ballet, Lessons & Firsts
Sophia takes ballet lessons weekly. She loves going & each Tuesday I am treated to a reprise of her class. This past week, she received an extra "lesson".... At the end of each lesson, the girls (yes, all girls) line up to exit the studio so their teacher can give...
The Big Question
Riding in the car, to get Sophia from school, Jocelyn was having a difficult time. Nothing would appease her. So I did what any woman would begin to do at that point.... I fished around in my purse for something new & safe to hand back to her..... My water bottle...
Narrow & Less Traveled
“You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way. But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it." (Matthew 7:13-14...