I enjoyed a lovely lunch with a dear friend who epitomizes grace, although she probably wouldn’t agree. She is one of those people who has suffered so deeply it’s hard to understand how she is still standing upright, much less smiling and serving others with compassion. She is deep. Deep…
Recently it seems I have had to fill out a ridiculous number of forms that all require me to write down my status…single, married, divorced,…
I’m a gardener-wannabe. I have so many friends who have flourishing gardens. Alas, I have a black thumb when it comes to gardening. No one…
I’ve always said that the adjective that best describes my house is “sticky” – not the most sought after description I know. But today, I…
The past 6 days…ugh. Here are the highlights: 1 baby root canal 2 dental appointments 2 cars that both failed inspection 4 new Suburban tires…

“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior…Since you are precious and honored in my sight, and because I love you. ” Isaiah 43:1-4