At the end of last summer, I shared a dream for our family and some special friends: to spend the 2012 - 2013 school year living in Nicaragua. Even though it was a long way off, and we didn't know for sure whether it would pan out, I felt compelled to share that dream publicly for a few reasons. … [Read more...]
He’s so bossy
January 7, 2012 by · 5 Comments
Have you ever been overwhelmed with thoughts compelling you to do something that seems absolutely ridiculous? (Get your mind out of the gutter people, I'm talking about acts of kindness here.) Recently, I heard Beth Moore tell her "hairbrush story" and was reminded of a very similar experience I … [Read more...]
Being Mindful of the Rain
October 15, 2011 by · 3 Comments
Yesterday was one of those days where the weather couldn't seem to make up its mind. Blazing sunshine one minute, then torrential downpour the next. When it rains all day, I don't seem to pay much attention to it. But when it suddenly goes from full sunshine to a torrential downpour in the span of … [Read more...]
Good Morning
September 15, 2011 by · Leave a Comment
My husband and I are completely opposite: he frequently crawls into bed just a short time before my alarm goes off. He thoroughly enjoys the quiet night-time hours to work, play, or relax. I find my most productive moments are those just after the sun rises. What can I say, opposites attract … [Read more...]
Winter Hope
February 16, 2011 by · 3 Comments
In most of the United States, it's winter right now. In fact, more than half of us have snow covering at least part of the ground. Not many flowers grow in winter. But at an after Christmas sale 6 weeks ago, I bought two amaryllis bulbs. At the time, I put them in my cart for two reasons. First, … [Read more...]
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