It’s been said the definition of contentment is, wanting what you have. Well, I was fully content, and I had exactly what I wanted. Sometimes when people move it’s because they want something better. A better area. A better house. A better life. A better [you fill in the blank]. I loved my life and […]
‘“When you wake up in the morning, Pooh,’ said Piglet at last, ‘What’s the first thing you say to yourself?’ ‘What’s for breakfast?’ said Pooh. ‘What do you say, Piglet?’ ‘I say, I wonder what’s going to happen exciting today?’ said Piglet. Pooh nodded thoughtfully. ‘It’s the same thing,’ he said.” –Winnie-the-Pooh What’s the first […]
Domestic violence calls have been up since the coronavirus pandemic. It’s no wonder with the extra time together, stress, and challenges we’ve all faced as things boil up what’s inside is bound to come out. Relationships have taken their toil and been tested through this season—either we’ve gotten stronger and feeling more content, or our […]
I’ve heard many sad stories of adult children who ceased to have a relationship with their parents. “My kids don’t talk to me.” “After the divorce my kids sided with their mother.” “I haven’t seen my daughter for over two years.” “I stopped by my son’s house to drop off a gift for my grandson’s […]
I have found myself crying more often. I don’t know if it’s age or the season we’re in or just me being in touch with my emotions more, but out of what seems nowhere I’ll be overrun with emotion and tears flow. I’ve been experiencing many changes and I’m guessing you have too. This last […]
This week I’d like to share this post from my friend, Dr. Jim Burns. Jim is the president of HomeWord: Helping Families Succeed and that’s exactly what they do. I was so inspired by this post and I wanted to share it with you. My boyhood goal had always been to play on the La […]
I was lured in. It was shiny. It was pretty. And it looked soft and smooth. It was a cactus. I’ve always been afraid to touch a cactus, well, because it’s a cactus! But this one caught my eye. I was on a walk, on a beautiful day, and there it was. Inviting me to […]
Many of us couldn’t be happier to see 2020 pass us by. It’s been a trying year for most of us. Many have lost jobs, loved ones, and struggled with their own health or the health of a close relative. I know for me, I can check the boxes for each one. Some are saying […]
I couldn’t stop crying on Christmas. Christmas is supposed to be a time of joy and laughter. And yet, I couldn’t stop crying. The tears came from feeling overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with emotion. Overwhelmed with sentiment. Overwhelmed with appreciation. It was Christmas morning and we were opening gifts. We’ve all heard it said, It’s better to […]
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6 For us! For us a child came into the world. A world full of love and hope […]
