Some years ago I worked as a church receptionist. Lydia held a volunteer position that brought her to the office frequently. Unfortunately, Lydia was a true Grumpy Pants. Nothing pleased her and she was quick to let everyone know. I cringed inwardly when I saw her coming. She took all my patience and then some. Lydia also sat near me … Continue reading Gather
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A Beautiful Week
I have to laugh. I declared my intention to put myself in the way of beauty this year. And the first full week of January began with an ant infestation and was dominated by two kids with poison oak and multiple doctors visits. Neither ants nor poison oak could ever possibly fall into the "beauty" … Continue reading A Beautiful Week
Thankful Thursday
"Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity." --Melody Beattie, The Language of Letting Go, quoted in Real Simple magazine, Nov. 2014 This month I took on a gratitude challenge, three thanksgiving's each day for the month. … Continue reading Thankful Thursday