Lately it seems like there’s an epidemic of blessing going around. In the past month I’ve heard story after story of one friend after another who’s been promoted, or moved into their dream home, or been healed from serious illness or injury, or gotten that fancy new car, or seen God move and provide in… Continue reading Waiting for the Blessing
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A Day to Remember
September 11. A day that is forever etched in my consciousness. A day that brings with it a myriad of emotions. A day for which I am both humbled in gratitude and somber in reflection. A day that has provoked strong responses on both ends of the emotional spectrum. A day I remember with… Continue reading A Day to Remember
I Will Be Here
Tomorrow morning if you wake up and the sun does not appear… I will be here. Days of darkness…we’ve had our share. Job losses. Deaths of parents and loved ones. Cancer. Times when it seems like a dark cloud is hanging over us. Times we’ve wondered if the sun would come up in the morning. … Continue reading I Will Be Here
A Sigh of Relief
You know, there are some verses in the Bible that frighten me. It’s not the ones about the wrath of God, or His mighty arm of justice, or the consequences of sin. I can live with all those. No, it’s ones like this: And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for… Continue reading A Sigh of Relief
Clinging
In my last post, I was “abiding.” That was before the past four days. I know Mom said there’d be days like this, but we’re more than halfway to a full week…and counting. I almost don’t even know where to begin. This has been a week of daily tragedies. Something new every day that rocks… Continue reading Clinging
Threads of Gratitude: Purple T-shirt Edition
SURVIVOR. I really like the sound of that word. And I don’t mean the TV show, either. That word, “SURVIVOR”, still gives me goosebumps. Still brings tears to my eyes. Still makes my heart overflow with gratitude, love, and admiration. Still makes me remember…and rejoice. It was one year ago – April 14, 2009 –… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Purple T-shirt Edition
Threads of Gratitude: Canvas Stretcher Edition
Last week, I had the opportunity to go to the Nasher Sculpture Garden with my mom and my children. I’ll let that sink in for a minute: I went to an art museum. Willingly. And dare I say I even enjoyed it? And this time I managed NOT to ask questions like “These are all… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Canvas Stretcher Edition
Into Africa: Day 1
The following posts are taken from my journal and mixed with personal recollections. I have backdated them to reflect real-time thoughts and events as I experienced them. Whew. As I sit – somewhat comfortably – in my assigned seat near the window of an American Airlines 777 bound for London, I am finally able to… Continue reading Into Africa: Day 1
Live Long and Prosper
To my wonderful husband on his birthday… I offer you this special message of joy and cheer from me and all your best friends at Star Trek: TOS. I may not be an expert at Japanese, but I’m pretty sure it says, “Hey, Matt! Happy birthday from Kirk, Bones, Scotty and the gang over here… Continue reading Live Long and Prosper
Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition
Wait, something about that title just doesn’t sound right… Tomorrow is Matt’s birthday. And this year we have reason to celebrate another year of LIFE! Considering all that he has endured – and survived – over the past year, he deserves to celebrate and be celebrated. As I look forward to his 45th birthday tomorrow,… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Birthday Suit Edition