[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITmHLf1DB_0&NR=1[/youtube] For years, that was my feeling whenever I was challenged to “go on mission†with God. I was afraid of where He might send me. To be honest, I’ve been secretly grateful that He has given me opportunities to serve Him in the comforts and conveniences of suburban life. However, in recent months I’ve… Continue reading Please…DO send me to Africa!
Month: September 2009
Memories
Today was our annual “Day of Remembering.” No, you didn’t read your calendar wrong, and yes, it is a week late. But with my work schedule and family being in town, we didn’t have the opportunity to celebrate last Sunday…so today became September 20 for us, regardless of what the calendar may say. We began… Continue reading Memories
And a child shall lead them…
Today I had the most interesting discussion with my 6-year-old daughter on the way to church. It went something like this: Crisana: Mom, who wrote the book of Matthew? Me: Jesus’ disciple, Matthew. Crisana: Wow….(pauses for a moment to collect her thoughts and do some more “research”)…Luke wrote Luke and he was a doctor! Me:… Continue reading And a child shall lead them…
Lessons from the Web
I find God in the most unusual of places. Like in Charlotte’s Web. I began reading it to “my” second graders on the first day of school, and just finished it earlier this week. I’m sure E.B. White did not write this book to be some sort of spiritual guide. I’m sure he didn’t have… Continue reading Lessons from the Web
The story of Sam
My life is busy. I mean CRAZY busy. I have my hands full with balancing work, volunteer activities, and family commitments. Sometimes I wonder if I have bitten off more than I can chew. But then I meet someone – like a boy I’ll call Sam – and I realize the impact that one person… Continue reading The story of Sam
We Are Family
This past weekend we had a special treat: my Aunt Marge, my mom’s sister, had flown in from Jacksonville and we had the opportunity to visit with her for a few hours on Saturday afternoon. The last time we saw her was at Taylor’s graduation “reunion†in May, 2008, so it had been awhile since… Continue reading We Are Family
An Open Letter
Dear Dad, I can’t believe it’s been 12 years since I last saw you. Sometimes it seems like much longer ago, and other times it seems more recent. But the heartache of missing you and sharing life with you doesn’t ever truly go away. I’ll say it: I hate that you’re gone. I know God… Continue reading An Open Letter
Farewell, Old Friend
Culvert Speer Born: August ??, 1995 Rescued and adopted: November 26, 1995 Died: September 19, 2009 Today we said good-bye to a faithful and loving friend. As you may have read in an earlier post, Culvert became extremely sick during the early morning hours on Wednesday. We were told that we could expect “marked improvement”… Continue reading Farewell, Old Friend
Threads of Gratitude: Old College Sweatshirt Edition
Today was college spirit wear at McGowen. Well, for the faculty anyway. You might also have heard it referred to as “an-excuse-to-have-an-extra-jeans-day-this-week”, too. It’s college awareness week throughout the district so we had the chance to show off our school colors today in an effort to promote higher education to our students. And that got… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Old College Sweatshirt Edition
Silver Linings
Originally, this post was to be titled “Debbi and the Terrible, Horrible, No-good, Very Bad Day.” Because really, when your day starts at 2:45 A.M. to the sound of your dog tossing his…um…dog cookies all over your wood floors, you can pretty much tell what kind of day it’s going to be. But ironically, as… Continue reading Silver Linings