Yesterday Husband and I had the privilege of attending the piano recital of a pre-teen girl who, in spite of the serious obstacles of hearing loss and limited opportunity to practice, is faithfully putting in the hard work toward mastery. What a joy to celebrate the progress she has made since her first recital last…
Category: Mind
Nine Ways God Helps Us Overcome Worry
I let one particular worry throw a dark cloud on my thoughts at least once every day. The dread that this worry brings makes my stomach twist. But I’m learning to identify the source of this worry. This isn’t God’s voice. This fear-mongering is from my soul’s enemy who hates me and wants to…
When You’re Happy and You Know It
My friend’s childhood was characterized by a dead beat dad who spent time in prison, didn’t support them, had a trail of mistresses, and engaged in illegal activity in her home. She was in high school before she heard her mother tell her, “I love you.” And even that occasion was initiated by the daughter….
Stop, Look, Listen
Poor Husband was hurting. He had just had a root canal, but we needed groceries for a family celebration and Costco was close to the dental clinic. After getting the needed groceries, we grabbed lunch in the food court. Eating wasn’t fun for him, but to his delight, a little girl at the next…
Strong
I was worried. The roads were slick and my newly licensed granddaughter needed to drive her little sister to school. Husband offered to come and take little sister to school, but older granddaughter declined. Quoting from her text, “Don’t worry! I got this!” Over the course of several snowy days and lots of worry,…
Spring Is Coming!
One day last week. Me: Guess what? It’s only 18 days till Spring! Husband: What?! It’s only 18 days? It feels like 18 months. Sigh. Sometimes it does seem like a long wait till we get what we hope for. Husband answered the phone. I could hear that it was his brother’s voice on…