As I write, Monday, we are one week and a day after we saw the first plumes of smoke out our window. What a week it has been. Sunday we went to our church which meets in rooms of 50. Afterward, we went to our dear friends’ house with another couple for an outdoor BBQ…
Forgive Me
There isn’t a blog here this week. I know you’ll understand. I was writing this weekly blog when circumstances completely disrupted our normally tranquil life. While writing a rough draft, I noticed plumes of smoke rising from the forest a few miles from our house. (We live in a forested area.). The next day we…
Happy Giving
It was my birthday recently. I enjoyed several special days with family and friends. People who love me took time to come over and just be with Husband and me on our patio. We ate and talked. Our adult kids and grandchildren, and special friends made time to be together. One daughter and her daughter…
Sparrows
Do you ever feel small in a big world? Or inadequate to a demanding job? Here’s a little tidbit that has helped me. Remember ways the Lord has helped you in the past. Notice the answers to prayer as they happen in the moment. This weekend our family celebrated three birthdays. Yes, we met outside and…
Insecurities?
I’m a portrait photographer. I have been for 37 years. (Yikes!) I have to admit that even now before every photo session I feel nervous. The old insecurity lizard whispers in my ear, “What if you can’t get the children to cooperate? What if you blow your camera or light settings? What if you can’t…
When We Disagree
Everybody has a strong opinion about pretty much everything nowadays. Who could have imagined such division about everyday things? Now we’re even fighting about which medicine to take. People are divided over masks, social distancing, school closures, the government, social issues, the police, how to do church, and which brands to patronize, plus many…