The drowning victim was barely able to utter the words, “Help me!” I remembered those crucial words today as I passed by several empty lifeguard chairs. My lunch appointment had cancelled, so I joined some of my grandchildren who were picnicking with their moms at a...
Get Outa’ My House
It was bedtime so I told Denver (our 5 month old golden retriever) to get in his crate. He looked at me as if he was afraid of something and refused to go into his crate. Then I heard a growling noise. I could not figure out what was going on so began searching for...
Opening Day at Fenway
Some days it's just nice to be grateful for the simple things in life. I love this scripture, and believe that wherever we live we can see God's amazing work and learn to love our surroundings. Psalm 16:5-6 Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; ...
Were Cows Just Here?
Did a herd of cows visit my yard last night? My olfactory senses were awakened as I walked outside my door. The smell of manure was intense. I had previously gone on an errand to drop off a form at the town office. It appeared that the herd had visited the town...
Walking the Power Lines
I love my prayer walks. Wyndham and I often walk along a gravel/mud path across from our house that follows several miles of power lines. Yesterday as we walked and prayed (and scolded Denver for eating the leash) I kept noticing the path of wires above me. It is...
It’s Battle Time!
It began as a silent battle. I didn’t know I was being invaded by the dark side – the Borrelia burgdorferi spirochete. These are the corkscrew shaped bacteria that cause Lyme disease. I’ve learned a lot about Lyme these past few weeks. For instance, I didn’t know...
In It to Give It
On the way to a marriage retreat this past weekend I received an e-mail from a friend. He is suffering from extremely serious an advanced cancer and had just gone through ten hours of brain surgery the day before. The subject line on his e-mail read “we are praying...
Showing Up
It’s my routine every evening. Before I retire for the night I let both dogs go outside. They do their thing, always eager to come back inside for their night-time treats. Last night was meant to be no different. They went out. The puppy came bounding in doing all...
Can A Truck Say “Choo-Choo”?
My two 2-year- old grandchildren were having a discussion this morning. My daughter summed up the context of their debate. Lexi was trying to convince Micah that trucks could say “choo-choo”. Micah was countering that only trains could say “choo-choo”. That sound...
Getting “Unstuck”
Denver, our golden retriever pup, had me worried yesterday. He was sick on his stomach and lethargic throughout the day and evening. Even as all the kids and grandkids gathered for a family dinner last night Denver didn't want to play - and he always wants to play! ...
Closer Than a Tick on a Hound Dog
I've never been fond of ticks. I once accidentally picked up a well-fed tick off my kitchen floor, thinking I had dropped a blueberry. That was thoroughly disgusting - and it was a while before I was able to eat a blueberry again. Most ticks, however, are smaller...
The Day I Was Born
Fifty-eight years ago today Porter Horne’s mother was exceedingly grateful. The Horne’s, and their two little boys, lived across the pond from my family’s house. On this particular day, March 23, 1954, five year old Porter was enjoying a tricycle ride with his older...