It’s Here! Finally, after years of writing and revision, it’s here. For those of you who don’t know, I was hit by a drunk driver five years ago. The brain injury I sustained left me unable to work, but I’ve explained all that throughout this blog. During my recovery, I began writing a book about... Continue Reading →
So Long Lives This "So long lives this, and this gives life to thee." It's the final couplet in Shakespeare's sonnet 18. My mom loved it, and I often think about it in relation to her. My mother's love and life lessons live on in me for as long as I remember her. And, on... Continue Reading →
O Happy Day! I love this song! It's kind of corny, but I love the movie version from Sister Act, where the singer is so insecure, but as he sings, he gains confidence and then ends up blowing the crowd away. An interesting backstory note is that he decided to sing that high note on... Continue Reading →
A Prayer For Laundry Laundry always makes me think of my mom. It's not that she loved doing laundry or anything - though she would often talk about how much she missed seeing the clothes hanging on the line like "back home" in Ireland. It's just that many of my memories of her involve laundry... Continue Reading →
A Trouble Shared "A trouble shared..." each of us holding one side of the load made the trip easier. The burden isn't nearly as great when you have someone to help you. I think everyone can relate to this image and that is why Jesus uses it. As a mother you give your child the... Continue Reading →
Faith In Action It's one thing to say you believe something; it's another actually to do something about it. Faith in action is stepping out onto a road no one else sees. I think it's almost easy to act when the things I know or want are right in front of me. But, when the... Continue Reading →
What God Has Joined Together There are so many instances in the bible where the church (not the building - the people - the followers of Christ) is compared to a bride and Jesus as the bridegroom. So, when I read today's bible verse, another popped into my head with it, Mark 10:9Â Therefore what God... Continue Reading →
Vouch For Me: A Good Reference "References furnished upon request." It's the line at the end of our resumes. The last question of the interview. Sometimes it's our introduction at the party or the entré for a blind date. What do other people say about you? Will someone vouch for you? Perhaps you have been... Continue Reading →
God Is Our Refuge I love storms. The crashing thunder, the crackling lightening, the lashing rain,and the howling wind. Sometimes I stand outside just to feel the power and marvel at the beautifully dangerous display. But, usually I'm on my porch. I'm protected, sheltered. Dry. It's another thing entirely when the wind and rain are... Continue Reading →
Peekaboo Playing Peekaboo with a small child in the grocery checkout line is right up there with one of my favorite things to do. I especially like the babies that throw their heads back and belly laugh when you pop out from beside the aisle or up from behind your cart. Peekaboo is a game... Continue Reading →
No Offense, But... Don't you hate hearing that? I really do. It's always followed by something offensive. This is not a good faith statement; it's an excuse preceded by an insult. And, if I'm honest, it's the way today's verse always made me feel. Hebrews 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God,... Continue Reading →
Waiting For Rain It's raining again. It was near 90 degrees (32 C) today - not oppressively hot, but warm enough in the shade. I'm sitting on my porch watching my neighbor gardening and admiring her abundant rows of salmon-colored roses. It's just enough rain to speckle the sidewalks and create a refreshing breeze. The... Continue Reading →
