I’m a firm believer in looking forward. That’s the direction you’re headed so there’s no need to spend time looking back on past mistakes, regrets, and circumstances. However, every now and again, it’s wise to look back and remember the adventures you’ve enjoyed, the challenging moments, and the faithfulness of God. I thought I’d been…
My Everyday Life
A Blast from the Past
An invitation to a wedding reception for a dear friend provided the impetus it took to get me to return to my Southern California roots for a visit. I’ve been having so much fun seeing old friends and some of the stomping grounds from my childhood. After the reception on Saturday I had some time…
Surely There’s an Advantage to Aging
This past June I turned 63 years old. When I was a small child and I met someone my age I thought they were ancient. And, I still think it sounds ancient! I’m not a fan of this whole aging thing. In an effort to cheer myself up a bit, I decided to start looking…
Perfectly Imperfect
When I a little girl I remember my mom having the neighbors over for coffee on a somewhat regular basis. I always loved to sneak in and listen to them talk about what was going on in the neighborhood. Of course, my mom only tolerated my invasion for a short period of time before I…
A Day of Rest
You know how sometimes you find yourself just dragging through the day? And then the day turns into days and you wish you could just WAKE UP! Well, that’s how I was feeling last week and I decided it was time to put an end to it. In the past, there have been times when…