Inspiration – Page 72 – Heart, Mind, Soul, and Strength

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Laughter

Today I had lunch with six long-time friends. Four of the ladies at the table were widows. The tears flowed as each one shared about their husband’s last days. Then one friend put such a positive, encouraging spin on the conversation. “I got a note from my pastor shortly after my husband’s death. It said,…

Mother’s Day Poison

Confession: I wrote this last Mother’s Day. Please humor me by re-reading if you’ve already read it last year. The advice bears repeating. If you’re a newer subscriber, please humor me by reading these tidbits and forgive me for forgetting that it’s Mother’s Day this week and I should have written a new helpful blog…

Moving In

“It’ll be so nice when we have running water.” In no time, we have water that comes out of a faucet instead of a big pan on the shower floor. “It’ll be great when we have hot water.” Shortly, there is hot water to bathe in. “I sure love having a sink and vanity. What…

Shivers

Yesterday was Home Depot trip #3,489. I was perusing the light bulbs. One last bulb for the house- front porch, to be exact. We’re nearly done with our house building project. Don’t think I’ll miss driving 30 minutes to the closest Home Depot every week. My phone beeped. Text from Oldest Daughter. “New calf!” Me-…

Reverie

I can hear Husband outside the window cutting the final pieces for our little porch. What’s the big deal? The porch is the last major project in our house building adventure. Some small jobs like doorknobs, an outside light, and glass for the Craig’s List garage door remain, but we are finally on the home…

The Prophet

Special Easter edition. Here is a short story meant to be read to school age children. Maybe you’ll want to read it to a child you love this Easter. Warning: the question at the end may start a conversation! “Hi! My name is Simeon. I’m seven years old. I woke up early this morning because…