Many years ago there lived a little girl who loved her grandmother’s garden. You may know a girl like her or you may be like her. Summer evenings were the little girl’s favorite time. That was the time the mourning doves came to drink at the small garden pond near the front porch where she…
Category: Inspiration
A Shoebox Love Story
Every year, a Christian organization called Samaritan’s Purse facilitates the distribution of shoeboxes filled with small toys and useful items to children in poor or war-torn countries. The boxes are filled by people across America in the spirit of giving to those less fortunate at Christmas. “Back in 2000, an 8-year-old girl named Joana in…
Overcoming Overwhelm Part 2
When I have more than I can handle, I want to complain to someone, anyone who will listen. I want to spout off about how much I have to do and how little time I have to do it in. I want some pity and maybe if I’m honest, I want to feel important. (I…
January Musings
At the start of a new year, we all desire to improve ourselves. May I share an insight that has helped me gain ground during the past year? I recognize that decision making is done moment by moment. Those seemingly small decisions made throughout each day are actually the small hinges that huge doors swing…
End of Year Musings
I’m realizing that each day is a new start. I’m not stuck as long as I meet each day with the desire to make good decisions minute by minute. I ask myself, “What is the next right thing to do?” My ‘To Do’ list written the night before helps me accomplish what I consciously decided…
Overcoming Overwhelm 1
Things get pretty hectic this time of year. Here is a hint for getting out of overwhelm. SMILE. I remind myself to smile at someone while running errands. I smile while talking to customer service on the phone. I smile when giving my husband a snack. I’m working on smiling at the computer when editing….