Just Show Up
Where is the God who protects, provides, and guides, even in traffic when I’m the one who’s driving? How do I know, and not just believe that God is with me? [...]
Life
Who is My Neighbor?
Neighbors with boats, first responders, National Guard, anyone who can help is helping… [...]
Paws and Reflect
As with most cats, she thinks she rules the home. In her mind, she is Queen Kitty, and I am here to make sure her wishes are met pronto. [...]
This is For You, Boy-Moms
They wear us to the very brink of insanity with their endless energy, stubbornness, attitudes, hormones (yes, hormones), emotional breakdowns (I've got a drop-of-the-hat sobber), crazy messes, spontaneity, anger, competitiveness, and they play off of each other like racquetball. [...]
Assigning Purpose to My Time
What does that mean?” “It means that you’re not just to watch and wait passively to see what your days will bring. You’re to prepare them.” [...]
9-18 Reasons to Shop at ALDI
As far as grocery shopping is concerned, my heart truly belongs to ALDI. I remember going there a few times with my mom growing up, but my appreciation for the store really grew when I started college... [...]
Yesterday is Gone
Times of reflections of the past seem to be occurring more frequently for me than ever before. Perhaps it's because I am older than ever before. [...]
It’s Why I Walk
I walked today. It was 93 degrees when I walked. But somehow, it just feels good. Feels like home. I am home. [...]
9-18 Character Traits of a Very Special, Kind and Purposeful Man—My Dad
My Dad… a gift… now I can unwrap his life and look back with a different set of eyes. Dad, I will love you longer than forever… [...]
Flying the Flag in the 918
It looked like a big red and white swimming pool noodle sticking out from the house. Not very patriotic. [...]