“You look so good this morning,” sweetly said Husband at the breakfast table. Note to self; better do face massage before breakfast instead of after from now on. Feel blah and heavy in the morning? Not a morning person? Try massaging your face and neck for a quick pick-me-up that actually accomplishes a medical…
Prayer and Prepare
“Hello. This is your excavator. I know I told you I couldn’t come until the end of October, but I have a few hours and wondered if I could come and work? I’ll be there in about 45 minutes.” Panic! We weren’t prepared! There was construction debris to be picked up, the electrical conduit to…
Permission
A Ph.D. employed by a top research company stands in front of a blank wall incessantly bouncing a ball. Has he had an emotional break-down? Is he wasting time while being paid to work? Has he regressed to a childish state? Does his boss know? Why isn’t he sitting at his desk or working in…
A Pain in the Neck
My neck is killing me. Ok, so not killing me literally. Ever had a stiff neck that wouldn’t go away? Better check your posture. A couple of months ago my massage therapist recommended that I work on my posture. Yep, I knew I needed to improve that. However, it sure isn’t a one-time decision to…
Like a Child
“Jesus, I hope the kids want to make friends. And, Jesus, make this day the best day ever. Amen.” Prayer of a four-year-old the night before the first day of pre-school. “Unless you become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of God.” Jesus quoted in Matthew 18:3 In her mom’s words, this…
Six things to do now to make the holidays less stressful
How can I set myself up for an enjoyable holiday season? 1. Plan Guests and Dates. Ask friends and relatives what their plans are and if they would like to join us for a celebration on the day of the holiday or on a more convenient day. Write it on my calendar. Be gracious if…