Our sons and daughters gave us the best 50th-anniversary celebration this past weekend. It was exactly what we had wanted but dared not hope for – having all of our six children together. Because one daughter and her family live in the Midwest far from our Pacific Northwest home, it just didn’t seem feasible for…
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Making Valentine’s Happy
Date: Valentine’s Day, 1972 Setting: The Student Union Lounge of a college in Chicago Characters: Two college students Me: So, are you going to ask me to marry you? Husband-to-be: Uh, well, we are sitting here discussing our wedding date. Me: I know, but I’d feel better if you actually asked me to marry you. …
When There’s Too Much to Do
Ever feel like there are 236 things swirling around in your brain? The sheer number of things you need to do has you flummoxed. You’re spinning your wheels in the mud of overwhelm as your clammy hands grip the wheel in despair. I can’t do your work for you, but I can remind you of…
The Path of Peace
“I married a monster.” I was shocked and saddened to hear an acquaintance thus describe her marriage. I love to hear people’s stories! I mean stories of their lives, more than just an anecdote or two. But yesterday after that life story, I couldn’t shake the sadness. Listening was painful, and my mind couldn’t let…
Gentle
Please humor me on the timing of this article. I wrote it several years ago before Easter. I know Easter has just passed, but the need for gentleness seems even greater today than it was 2 years ago. So in the spirit of Easter, I ask you to consider this topic. [pdf-embedder url=”https://heartmindsoulandstrength.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Heart.pdf”]