Just fed my dogs. This is a routine my husband and I share every morning. Our dogs never cease to thrill at this very predictable routine. Jordan, our 14-year-old Golden Retriever, has always been fed in the basement, where we keep his giant tub of food. (No...
In the Curl of the Wave
Wyndham and I were on a prayer walk this morning. Feeling a lot with the near-at-hand loss of his dad, we felt the urgent need to pray. Since we are near an ocean, we went there. As we were praying, the waves were particularly high and loud. As I watched the waves...
Vanilla Ice Cream, Gentle Rain and Good Friends
I slept last night to the sound of a steady, yet gentle rain. I stayed awake purposefully, just for a while, in order to hear the rhythmic sound. It was nice. Even though I’m sitting in a three day meeting - it's a time to be not only with fellow workers, but also...
Endings: Butterflies, Eras and Others
I’ve shed tears already this week and it’s only Tuesday. I’m sure many of you have also shed tears. My granddaughter sobbed as she buried “Sweetheart”, who for those who read my earlier posts, have met. Emma, through her tears, said, “I know I can move on… but...
Life — Interrupted
Don't you just relish making a call - and before you can even say "hello" you are placed on hold? Sometimes it's a short time, sometimes long, sometimes you get disconnected and you may even be forgotten... Not my favorite scenario! We had lots of plans this week...
Facing Trials – “Sweetheart” – The One-Winged Butterfly
Yesterday was a "heavy-hearted" day. A dear friend lost her sister. Also yesterday, another friend lost his mom. Last night I drove my husband to the airport, after receiving word of his father's "dire" condition after suffering a heart attack. Three of my...
Facing Trials — “Sweetheart”- The Butterfly With One Wing
Yesterday was a "heavy-hearted" day. A dear friend lost her sister. Also yesterday, another friend lost his mom. Last night I drove my husband to the airport, after receiving word of his father's "dire" condition after suffering a heart attack. Three of my...
My Window Sill
Working in the kitchen is sometimes enjoyable to me and at other times it's not. One day I might relish creating a tasty gourmet meal and at other times (maybe more accurately "most" times) I just try to come up with something to cook that's a little more creative...
Hesitation…
I pushed the button! Just like that. It was done…out there for the world. It seemed so easy to push the button, but it was scary. Hours upon hours of work culminated with the simple push of a button -- “publish”. Meanwhile the conversations in my mind were at...
More on “Understanding Goose”
It's almost September 1 so I won't keep talking about geese much longer! It's just that this release is exciting to me, as I am passionate about the topic. I pray the book can be a helpful tool that touches lives and ultimately brings about a deeper connection with...
Do You Have Power?
Do you have power? This was a common question flying around on text messages today in New England. Our hurricane/tropical storm created many power outages in the area. Actually, it felt kind of nice for a while. It was quiet...very quiet, and rather relaxing to be...
May I Hold Your Emotions?
If you look carefully inside my hands you may see my oldest grandson’s emotions! I met my daughter Melissa at the mall yesterday during lunch time in order to help her with the kids. They were scheduled to have their pictures taken. We played a bit while waiting for...