In early January, our long-dreamed-of family vacation to Hawaii finally became a reality just a few years before our first grandkids graduate high school and scatter to the four winds. The plan was for all of our grandkids and their…
What a glorious evening with our young mommas! We, the patina moms in our home church, cherish these monthly occasions to fellowship with and love on these precious young women. Last night we sat outside wrapped in blankets while sipped…
As I reflect on the events of 9/11, this song by Paul Simon speaks to my heart: We replay the images of that day over and over-they are permanently imprinted in our minds. We remember where we were, as if it had happened yesterday. Our thirteen…
Welcome, brother, to the 60’s club! I am proud to be your sister, but mostly, I am proud of the man of God you have become. Congratulations! You now qualify for senior citizen discounts. Not trying to make you feel old! Really! As…
As I pored over photographs, a particular one, my dad and I performing our Sunday afternoon ritual of reading the funny papers, caught my attention. Sprawled on the living room floor under the swamp cooler I (four years old), in…
The United Nations in Vienna, Austria recently commemorated 70 years since the end of the Holocaust. A friend of ours who attended the ceremony reported that this emotional and stirring observance touched him deeply. Following is a quote from one…
We often have nine or more grandkids, along with their parents, visiting for one to two weeks at a time. In an attempt to cut down on my cooking time while they are here I hit upon a real timesaver…
Learning to build lasting relationships originates with God. How would we even know how to truly love without knowing Christ? “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this, that he…
Looking for an innovative idea for a girl’s night out? The brainstorm, (a special movie night) by two of the young women in our church, provided just the setting for a rip-roaring time! With the impending release of My Big Greek Wedding 2, what better movie selection…
I awakened this morning feeling fresh and renewed following a night of uninterrupted sleep. What a welcome relief after several nights of wakefulness. Last night God nudged me to pray as soon as my head hit the pillow. Sweet time…