Griping

When I was a teenager (ages ago!) I lived with an old aunt who inadvertently taught me a valuable lesson. She often said with a sigh, “If only.” Usually, it was, “If only he would have _____.” Sometimes it was, “If only I felt better.” Or, “If only we had _______.” Her sighing and wishing…

I Want to Be Like Lyka

A certain grandmother had fourteen grandchildren to buy Christmas presents for.  She had a very modest budget but tried hard to buy meaningful gifts that aligned with each child’s interests.  Many gifts had to be sent across the miles, but a few were able to be given in person.  The day came for the grandparents…

Finding Grace

When I typed the date for this blog to be posted, a flood of memories rushed up.  A high school girl kneeling beside her bed pouring out her sadness, fear, and loneliness to a God who hears.  She had just gotten word that her ill mother had died.  She would need divine grace to deal with…