Yesterday I was at a street fair, manning the booth for CT Right to Life. I greeted many people as they walked by, some stopped to talk, share their stories, ask why we were there. One couple approached us for a very different conversation. One that I pray I never forg...
Ok, so the line from Alice in Wonderland’s “The Walrus and the Carpenter” says “…of CABBAGES and KINGS…”, but that comes later. Yesterday I had the amazing opportunity to talk at length with two of my newest friends in their driveway as they gifted me with an ample sup...
As I woke up this morning and settled in to write a letter, I began in my Gratitude journal – a gift from my son and daughter-in-law this past Christmas. I was writing about my gratitude for being able to get feedback and instructions from the One Who created us when I...
I read a devotional this morning about how God uses every day things to teach us deep spiritual truths. The example the author gave for this is how her 110 lb Labrador Retriever lays down quietly near his water bowl and waits for her to refill it when it’s empty instea...
This morning, I came upstairs in the dark for my reading time, to pray, to listen to some resources online and start my day. A friend recently told me if I use the acronym ACTS when I pray, it would change my prayers. She wasn’t wrong! From day one, it has changed my...
On the eve of a new year, I am hopeful and “setting my face like flint” – I want to grow in my faith, in my obedience to Christ, in my health, in my relationships this year. Discipline is needed so I will take action - consistent, purposeful, targeted action. My team-b...
For way too long, my emotions have been the determining factor of what I do, when I do it, how long I do it, when I stop – and how I assess the results. I have worked my way into frustration, anger, sadness, determination, and fatigue.
That line is famous because of Mary Poppins J She was trying to motivate her reluctant charges that beginning a distasteful project – in their case, cleaning their rooms – was almost done, just by starting it. It sounded good, and got the ball rolling in the right dire...
I have been intending to update my web site. I have been intending to update my blog. I found myself awake at 1 am and at 3 am have still not been able to get back to sleep. So I came upstairs to continue reading a book I began a couple days ago. I bought it a while ag...
