Bethany and I were baking pumpkin spice bread the other day. Mmmmm- I wish I could slice you up a warm piece right now and have you join me with a cup of coffee! Utter deliciousness. We were talking about her job and the hard work it takes to make it successful. She […]
[Tweet “Tweet “Laughter is the best medicine- and free #therapy.””] Did you know laughter burns calories???? Halla! It also increases memory, enhances our immune systems, improves sleep, triggers the release of endorphins (natural pain killers), augments oxygen intake, improves blood pressure, eases digestion, escalates optimism, and it’s great for relationships! WOW- Who […]
[Tweet “I cry out to You. When my heart is #overwhelmed; Lead me to the Rock that is higher than I. Ps 61:2”] I feel like I’m a styrofoam cup of lukewarm Kool Aide. Diluted. Weak. Right now- in this season- Life is not a dream that’s merrily, merrily rolling along. Life is like a […]
What is a DayMaker? Our definition: DayMaker: a life changer; someone who believes they can make the world better, one person at a time. In reality, everyone is either a DayMaker- or a DayBreaker. Years ago, I read a book by David Wagner, entitled Life as a DayMaker. Something resonated deeply as […]
[Tweet “Small Beginnings lay the foundation for Bigger Adventures. #specialneeds #downsyndrome #opportunity”] Opportunity came knocking and we answered the door! I just love God stories: those life moments where God has orchestrated everything to crescendo into a resounding chord! Let me start at the beginning 🙂 My beautiful friend, Julie, […]
I love my life. Sure, there’s things that drive me up a wall, tear me down, and wear me out- but mostly I live day to day- blessed because I’m learning to lean on God every step of the way. So there was no yearning or wish or dream of my heart that craved […]
“…excel still more, and to make it your ambition to lead a quiet (restful) life…” ~ Thessalonians 4:11 Tummy ache, fever and a call from Sarah, Cohen’s mom and the school nurse propelled me to grab my keys to pick up our grandson, in the middle of the school day. He was pale […]
There’s nothing quite so thrilling as Demolition! (unless you’re the one under demolition. 😉 ) [Tweet “Life under #construction is messy- Fear Not! Love holds the hammer. #restoration”] Noah & Sarah’s family bought a #house2home project. Family gathered! 🙂 Love rolled up its collective sleeves and got down to business! 😉 We […]
The race is not always won by the swiftest, the battle is not always won by the strongest; …..nor does success always come to those with the most intelligence….. Ecclesiastes 9:11 NET [Tweet “You’ll never know what you can do until you try, try again. #downsyndrome #perseverance”] In the “old days” (1970 and before!) […]
Life is many things; but one thing it isn’t- is easy. God is many things; but one thing He isn’t -is uncaring. In my walk of faith- I don’t struggle with if God CAN- I wonder if He WILL…. Here’s my Psalm to the One who Can and Will- because of His great […]
It’s a fact of life. Crap: A necessary byproduct of this earthy life. Let’s not forget we don’t get beautiful roses without dunged dirt. If there is “a day” where things will unravel, pressure will be percolating, trouble will be teeming, or chaos will be cavorting; for a pastor and family- Sunday is a […]
I think….. I believe….. I read on Facebook…… The evening news reported……My friend said……A recent book I read enlightened me…….The newspaper story alleged……..Statistics prove…..Barna and Bailey Survey reports……My textbook declared…..My teacher informed me ….. Who Cares What God Thinks? Certainly not any sources mentioned above and especially not the National Enquirer or […]
Growing up in a small, rural town of 750, I still get a bit nervous while navigating my way around Kansas City. Whew! I hate when I don’t know where I’m going. I fear I’ll get lost. I especially dislike tons of turbo traffic with merges and off ramps- it has the ability to […]
I might have saved the best for last. 😉 EVERY GOOD GIFT COMES FROM ABOVE- 22- Understanding- Bite my tongue- swallow those words- engage heart and head first! 23- Investment– the investments we make ripple through eternity- Marley confronts Scrooge with this eternal truth in the Christmas Carol. “Mankind was my business. […]
[Tweet “We make a living by what we get- we make a life by what we #give. #CHRISTmas”] I love to give gifts- but that silly money thing gets in the way so many times. $$$$ Sometimes I indulge in dreaming what I could do with a lottery win. (of course you have to […]