Because of the recent tragedy at Virginia Tech, I thought I'd quote from one of my favorite books on suffering. It's from the book,A Grace Disguised, by Jerry Sittser. Sittser lost his mother, his daughter and his daughter in a car accident. His book goes deep and answers the question: How does the soul grow through loss? He talks about how we Continue Reading
Hibernation Is Over
Here I am--out of my hiding place. It is spring, right? It sure feels like it. The wind is back in Colorado. Where have I been? To the Grand Canyon and back! Loved it. My kids did too. I've also been taking a break from blogging. I've been doing all those things I've put off all winter, like cleaning closets and flowerbeds, and touching up paint. Continue Reading
Going on a Road Trip
We are leaving today for a road trip to Arizona. And packing creates stress to me. I fear I might forget something--so I take everything!A library of books--fiction and nonfiction.My prayer journal and writing notebook. DVDs and books for the kids.Medicine and vitamins. Summer and winter clothes--just in case. Trail mix, beef jerky, fruit, Continue Reading
Sometimes I Wonder
Between loads of laundry and writing an article, I spent my lunch time channel surfing. And what did I find on at least five channels? Anna Nicole Smith's death. Her loved ones in court fighting over where to bury her still decaying embalmed body.Is that the lastest, greatest news? Is her sudden death story that intriguing? It must be when all the Continue Reading
Another Video Worth SharingThis video shows the power of a hug. I had to post it. May it remind you to hug those you love. Continue Reading
Please Pray
I'm blogging to ask for your prayers. I've been sick for a week now. Thankfully I'm about sixty percent today. My trip this morning to Walmart for milk and necessities took it out of me. I had to lay down when I got home. No nap though, my teenage son stayed home from school today(he's sick too) and he had the surround sound blaring below me. I was Continue Reading