Good morning... I hate to disappoint people. I lose sleep over perceived mistakes. I feel most at peace when those around me are at peace. I am only as happy as my most unhappy loved one. Is this some personalized form of co-dependency, God? Why do I attach my cart to the perception of people instead of securely [...]
Good morning... "This is our graduation room/table for today," she graciously wrote, trying to salvage and share a special sense of celebration during this strange season of pandemic-stricken Plan B's. "I thought I would share these pictures, because through your blog you sent the 'blessing' I will use as our devotional at our meal," [...]
Good morning... She sent me a blog post that brought her to tears. For many deep reasons these words brought her to tears. ****** Mother’s Day by Sean Dietrich I’m going to call her Linda. Linda has health issues. She can’t walk very well. She has been using a pair of lightweight forearm crutches since her childhood. In her [...]
Good morning... Waking very early on Mother's Day morn, in quiet anticipation I open the package bearing my mom's beautiful handwriting. "Susie," the note sent from Ohio begins with my nickname. "A homemade Mother's Day card during the Covid-19 virus shelter-in-place order this year. The wish never changes. May your Mother's Day be special surrounded by your caring [...]
Good morning... When a corner is finally turned and we find ourselves on the other side of this pandemic, what story will we share? Touch on the link below and enjoy one creative retelling. Many people have tried to tell the story of what God has done among us (Luke 1:1, CEV). ...Sue... P.S. As I look forward [...]
Good morning... In a recent post, I sheepishly admitted "I am not drawn to connect through Zoom." As it turns out, I am not alone. "I am SO thankful that you have not zoomed our classes, as I would have felt compelled to “not miss out," one subscriber wrote. "THANK YOU for allowing us to have some perhaps-at-times-uncomfortable [...]
Good morning... As I cleaned out my home office over the weekend, I came across a year-long calendar of quotes from various writers, two inches thick, a bit larger than a 3x5 card. The spiral bound gift, given a long while back, rested open to these words from July 4th. "In the black night, I listened to His [...]
Good morning... From behind a closed door in another state, one grandmother reached out to send me a YouTube video reminding her of her own grown daughter when she was young. Memories we cherish are always ours to keep, we are "sheltered in place" with a mind that remembers. The lasting memories we love most can keep us [...]
Good morning... It strikes me that many of you do not know my husband, Steve. You have not seen him. You have not heard his voice. You have never been in the same room. So during this time of social distancing, I thought I would share with you, on this memorable Maundy Thursday, the virtual chapel service Steve [...]
Good morning... In this season of social distancing, Uber Eats delivers. The local pizza place delivers. I too have made my second delivery. My delivery is a bit unusual. Do you remember my good friend's daughter Audrey, who has battled cancer and now raises funds for cancer research? Audrey's goal is "to make cancer treatment shorter and less painful [...]
