“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Sometimes the simplest of words can encourage a person, offer a measure of hope, or just let someone know that you are on their side. My friend, Pat, was a master of well-placed words. The minute I saw her…
Rally the Troops!
Ping “Oh, I’ve got a new text message,” I think to myself. And then, Ping, Ping, Ping. And I know, almost without looking, it’s “the girls.” Something is up and “the troops” are being called into action. These three women are some of my closest friends. If I’m having a bad day, I simply need…
How’s a Girl Going to Learn Anything?
This week’s fun included an ultrasound of my thyroid gland. I promise, this isn’t going to turn into a “follow Nancy Holte’s medical saga” blog but I just couldn’t resist sharing the hilarity of this particular visit. As you recall last week I had a parathyroid scan. Part of what showed up in that scan…
I Don’t Feel Brave
I don’t feel brave. Not one bit. Let me explain. Last week I went to the Mayo Clinic for some tests. The day did not start well. Personally, I’m of the opinion that starting a day at 6:00 a.m. with an alarm ringing in my ears is just bad from the get-go. But there was more….
The “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” Project
I had almost forgotten about “The Project.” It was done and over with . . . finally. And then I saw this: This is my “I’m out of time and don’t want to make one more decision so I’ll stuff everything in a basket and hide it” plan. It’s a bad plan really, but when…