Category: Gratitude

Thankful Thursday – Neighbors

Our dog has been sleeping on two beds. A few days ago, our neighbors drove away in their cars and rental moving van, all loaded to the max. They took their funny cat and sweet black lab. Of course they did. But over nine years, our neighbors have become our friends. We borrowed onions and bought each … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Neighbors

Thankful Thursday – Summer Quiet

Kids are at camp this week. I should be tearing it up, cleaning all the nooks and crannies, (re)organizing, school prepping. But I'm not. I'm working (mostly from home). I'm exercising and reading. I'm procrastinating on the shoulds. I'm enjoying time with my Guy and myself. I'm thankful for the sunflowers Tween chose at the … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Summer Quiet

The Struggle is Real

This summer our church has been doing a deep dive into the wisdom of Proverbs. Earlier this week some of us gathered to study this passage from Proverbs 30: 7 “Two things I ask of you, Lord; do not refuse me before I die: 8 Keep falsehood and lies far from me; give me neither poverty nor riches, … Continue reading The Struggle is Real

Do a Good Turn Daily

My friend Tracy works for an in-town start-up company-charity called Sydney Paige. Founder Courtney Brockmeyer left the corporate world to spend more time with her darling daughters, Sydney and Paige, to indulge her passion for education, and to model for her daughters how one person can make a difference. Sydney Paige is like TOMS shoes: … Continue reading Do a Good Turn Daily

Freedom

Happy Independence Day! One of my favorite Bible verses comes from Galatians 5:1... "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free." Honest: I don't appreciate anything near the truth of those few words. I don't think most of us truly understand and live our freedom, even those of us who have been set … Continue reading Freedom

Thankful Thursday – Celebrate

Oh, friends, what a week! Thursday to Thursday, I'm not sure there is any adequate way to sum it up, but let's try this: joy, and grief, and joy... In all, celebrate. One week ago we were in the final hours of the school year, during which both kids managed to drag out the drama … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Celebrate

24 Years and Counting

Today we celebrate 24 years of marriage. We met at 17, started dating at 20, got engaged at 22, and married at 23. We have now been married more than half our lives. In that time, we have lived in seven homes in three counties in one state. We have worked at nine jobs, including … Continue reading 24 Years and Counting

Thankful Thursday – Spring Break Through

A friend emailed: "Are you ok? Your 'miracles' are sounding like you need a lot of hugs." Hmmm... Good feedback, since I hadn't intended to sound like a downer. I am okay, generally. This has been a month of long work hours unbalanced by enough fun or activity as I've recuperated this ankle sprain. Every day … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Spring Break Through

Thankful Thursday – Love Thyself (Body, Too)

Arguably the only good thing about injury and illness is their capacity to increase one's gratitude for health and wellness. Almost four weeks ago I went for a run (over a year later, that I run--ever!--still gives rise to my surprised giggles). A few miles later, having run and walked in turn, feeling better than … Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Love Thyself (Body, Too)