It was my turn. All the other family members had taken the plunge in this particular event in our annual Summer Vacation Crazy Olympics. I was happy to be the photographer, reporter, cheerleader....just not the participant. I don't mind diving into water (as long as...
“Unless”
This past week I "drank from a fire hydrant." At least that's what it felt like as I took in so many powerful and wonderful lessons in a short amount of time. I returned from the World Discipleship Summit today convicted, thrilled, moved, inspired, renewed and...
Go Ahead…I’m Covered!
I felt something behind my knee and kept swiping at it. I felt it again - and upon further exploration found a tick hanging out on my leg. What in the world is going on with ticks and me? I don’t have fur and I don’t live in the woods. However, I do walk outdoors;...
A Bird on the Head
I was visiting my friend when her bird flew from its cage and perched atop my head. It was a little weird to feel little bird feet in my hair, but I wasn’t overly concerned. What could a little bird do? My friend soon came to the rescue and put her bird in her hand...
Four Roses
Last week I sat in the beautiful Wang Theater, next to a young woman who was perhaps the number one advocate of the group that was performing. On this night I heard the powerful and beautiful voices of a group, "Il Divo," though when I bought the tickets I thought...
Noticing Life
This is why I speak to them in parables: "Though seeing, they do not see; though hearing, they do not hear or understand. Matthew 13:13 I thought that I noticed most things that go on around me…that is until today when I took my grandson with me to do...
Filling the Birdfeeder
For my birthday last year my family gave me some money. I had requested this monetary help to go towards an Ipad, or similar electronic tablet. I researched numerous options and scurried to the mall to purchase my present from the family. I looked and looked , and...
Be Still and …. Juggle??
My favorite breakfast place opened this weekend, where I can enjoy breakfast at a table overlooking the vast expanse of the North Atlantic. I took the morning off today in order to visit this breakfast spot. I had extra time to meditate on “life and Godliness” as I...
Upstairs Water
“I want downstairs water!! I don’t want upstairs water!” I laughed out loud as my daughter described her three year old’s tantrum and resulting repeated discipline tonight. I remembered my daughter at that age - fiercely holding to her resolve that she was...
The Dog and Pony Show
Do you ever find yourself in situations where you are over your head? Sometimes my learning curve is steep. Such was the case when I began an eight year stent working for a wonderful non-profit, HOPE worldwide. During this time my eyes were opened to many things. ...
Two Important Words – “Help Me!”
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...