Today is my 45th birthday...would say mid life but who really knows when mid life really hits.  My parents mid life was at 25 and I am sure they did not even suspect that. I am wondering what things to fill the rest of my life with but nothing definitive comes to mind.  I want … Continue reading My Birthday

As I lay in bed trying to sleep, my mind races with thoughts.  Jumping in every direction.  I reached for my glass of water and thought... "I really like drinking from a glass drinking cup".  Random thought but for years we had mainly plastic cups.  It was cheaper and no worries about the kids breaking … Continue reading Trying to sleep…

Since the writers conference, I have been trying to write everyday.  I want to put down in print the memories of my life. I feel like there are so many things to write about and it is hard to decide which to explore first.  I began with my kidney situation first.  Even this seems to … Continue reading Writing every day

Went to a great writer's conference this weekend.  While listening in the workshop I became inspired to write about our family's experience this summer.  I think that I will develop a short story about how we were blessed and yet coped with the struggles we encountered. Before I begin , I need to talk to … Continue reading Writer’s Conference

November 28, 2010 Lord, Thank you for who you are and for your Son that you sent to take our place. Your mercy seemed so real to me today. I am amazed that you desire fellowship with me; why would you in all of your power and glory desire such a simple thing? Thank you … Continue reading Grateful and trusting

November 22, 2010 I had the best day and the one of my worst days in the same day.  Is that possible? Went to a great church Sunday, my spirit and soul feel refreshed and came home uplifted.  William talked about the sermon all the way home.  He said that he liked the sermon as … Continue reading Two Sides of a Coin in One Day

November 21, 2010 Lord, I am feeling more at peace with my decision.  Thank you for providing me with a friend to talk out this issue.  I can not follow those who are behind me.  I am actually excited for tomorrow morning.  To be feed, to worship, to lift this spiritual anemia that I am experiencing.  … Continue reading Refreshment

November 24, 2008 “I know when you sit down, when you come and when you go; And, yes, I’ve marked every one of your temper tantrums against me. Because you rage against me and your insolence has reached my ears, I will put my hook in your nose and my bit in your mouth, and … Continue reading Temper Tantrums

November 16, 2008 But his servants caught up with him and said, “Father, if the prophet had asked you to do something hard and heroic, wouldn’t you have done it? So why not this simple ‘wash and be clean’?”  2 Kings 5:13 This is the story of Naaman and Elisha.  This story reminds me that … Continue reading Wash and Be Clean….

August 25, 2008 Throughout the years, Steve and I have held to a concept; we will not sacrifice our children, our marriage or our family on the altar of church service.  In all that we do with our time and energy, our main ministry at this point in our lives is to four things; each … Continue reading Our Children