I smelled rubber as the sedan screeched to a halt. With legs sprawled, palms stretched wide, and arms waving, my three-year-old son Matthew stood in front of the car with an expression of delight. How had he slipped his hand out of mine? I scooped my son into my arm, tightened my grip on my daughter’s hand, and approached the driver’s side of the car. I apologized profusely. Once inside the grocery store, I set my son in the cart … Continue reading →
Nan sat in her recliner admiring her Christmas gift. Her grandchildren had bought her a tablet. She was intrigued that she could read without turning a page. “Nanna,” Matt called. Nan barely heard her grandson as she fiddled with the keypad. “Nan, I’m going home,” Matt said, “so give me a hug.” Nan stretched an arm towards her grandson, balancing the tablet on her knees. “Uh-uh! I want a real hug. Come on, get up.” Matt stretched his hands towards … Continue reading →
So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 2 Corinthians 9:7 NKJV CHRISTMAS MORNING Sparkling, sun-kissed snow caused puddles to form on the cobblestone sidewalk. Tiny streams meandered toward the red brick steps leading to the veranda. White colonnades, wooden rockers, and potted evergreens added elegance to this stately home. It was a picturesque morning. That is, it would have been, except for the turmoil within. … Continue reading →
Hello Friends, I have a scripture-share and a poem for you to meditate on… I have been incredibly blessed to have two amazing children. Friends, family and even strangers are forever complimenting me on them. However, it’s not to say that every minute raising them has been all roses and sunshine. As a mother of boy/girl twins in their senior year, my concern about their future has heightened. Since this is their last year in high school, I decided to … Continue reading →
Recently, I received a handwritten note card from a friend who needed me during her season of suffering. I enjoyed her simple notecard that had nothing more than a picture of the cross imprinted on the front cover, and inside she expressed her heartfelt gratitude. I also love to receive scribble-crayon thank you notes from children. They are so adorable. I think it is important that we teach children how to send thank you notes. They can be simple – … Continue reading →
