Yesterday, dear Husband (and his chauffeur- me) spent several hours in a large medical facility’s clinic. It was an opportunity to observe humans! The staff was so kind, pleasant, patient, and thorough. Most of the patients were on their good behavior, probably in part because of the kind treatment they were receiving. A few complained…
Author: Grandma Grace
Sacrifice
A relative just texted me photos of falling snow outside her office window in Massechusetts, where she lives. Living in the moderate climate of the Pacific Northwest, I was shocked to think it was snowing already there. I have it so easy! This all made me think of the Puritans whose first arrival in the…
Kindness and Favor
It had been a happy event with about 50 ladies, both old friends and new. Soul-satisfying conversations had encouraged me with the solid faith of ladies I’d never met before. There was laughter, thoughtfulness, great food, and love. But now the clean-up. My stinking ailments were all screaming at me. I needed to stop and…
Power
Disclaimer: If you don’t have any weaknesses, bad attitudes, or limitations, you’re excused from reading this blog. On the other hand, if you’re human, there is truth here to make your life better! Maybe you’re exhausted, or disappointed. Maybe your health hampers you. Maybe you’re easily distracted and lose focus before the job is done. …
Givers
We’ve all heard the parable of the child who felt sorry for the hundreds of starfish washed up on the beach. He picked one up and threw it back into the water. An adult chided him, “Why bother? There are too many to help. You can’t make a difference.” To which the child innocently replied,…
1620
I’ve been reading the laws of England in the mid-1500s. Boring, you say? Nope, eye-opening. Actually, shocking would better describe them. In an effort to better understand the Pilgrims, I’ve been reading original Parliamentary documents and Puritan personal journals. Why should the government decide how everyone must worship? And cruelly punish them if they don’t? …