We recently were able to fulfill a big dream from my bucket list: a vacation to Hawaii. The views were spectacular. The waterfalls were plentiful. The flowers extremely vibrant. However, one of the most memorable stops was at the Volcano National Park. The igneous rock that had formed from the volcanic ash covered the groundContinue reading “The Power of the Rock”
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Out of the Mouths of Babes
My grandson had a way with words when he was a pre-schooler. On an outing when he was five years of age we were getting out of the car in search of some boots for his birthday. A huge rainstorm blew up all of a sudden, my umbrella turned inside out and we both fellContinue reading “Out of the Mouths of Babes”
Caught!
It’s wonderful watching all the birds in our backyard. They love the feeders and flock to them in great plenitude. However, yesterday I realized I wasn’t the only one birdwatching. Our cat had perched herself right under the feeder waiting patiently. At first I thought she was waiting for one bird to carelessly swoop too low but as IContinue reading “Caught!”
The Ultimate Abode
“Sir, this is paradise.” A young worker at our house uttered these words. Such a simple statement. Such an impactful statement. Six years ago we made the leap from the suburbs to the country life. We bought some acreage, demolished an old home place and built a new home. It’s beautiful here. Someone once comparedContinue reading “The Ultimate Abode”
Reflection
As I age I realize the necessity of looking in the mirror prior to leaving my house. Recently I went to my eye exam and after I left I realized that I had a blob of toothpaste on the front of my blouse. Of course, I was totally embarrassed. It’s ironic that I went toContinue reading “Reflection”
Tying Your Shoes
Our father just celebrated his 87th birthday. As he has aged agility and presence of mind has slowly taken its toll on his body and mind. He is often forgetful. He is almost obsessed by food. He stumbles and falls sometimes. He loses his words and often points, whispers or shrugs. His hearing is failing.Continue reading “Tying Your Shoes”
You Are My Sunshine
My sister is a delightful human being. She just happens to have Down Syndrome. However, she isn’t defined by that. Krista is defined by love. … You Are My Sunshine
Sand in the Bed
It’s so fun to visit the beach. The sun is beaming. The waves are crashing. The children are laughing. The adults are relaxing. And then of course there is the sand. Sand is everywhere. No matter how much you wash, some of the sand remains. We dropped a top to a bottle and thoroughly washedContinue reading “Sand in the Bed”
The Sin of “I”
Adam and Eve were guilty of the sin of “I” in the Garden of Eden. They were in a perfect setting but it wasn’t good enough. The forbidden fruit looked so appealing, so enticing that it negated everything that God had told them. They chose to take it and eat it. They chose to listenContinue reading “The Sin of “I””
Surcharges Included
There is a trend lately to charge the customer with the 3.5% or more that the credit card company typically charges the business. The convenience of using credit now comes with a cost. Recently when preparing for surgery, the medical facility urged me to write a check instead of paying with a credit card soContinue reading “Surcharges Included”
Adopted Through Grace 