Have you ever had a flat tire? It can be quite a setback! Where were you going when it happened? Did it make you late for work or a social occasion? I bet you were in no mood to continue on to your destination, maybe because you were sweaty, dirty, tired… I recently ran across this saying: And the simplicity of it struck me. It’s kind of silly – no one would think to slash the other tires when one goes flat. But, when you had a flat tire – did you feel like sitting on the side of the road Continue Reading
Archives for May 2016
Letter to my adult children (2nd attempt – the softer version!)
Dear Son/Daughter, I remember the first day I held you. The image is engraved in my mind. You were absolutely beautiful. I was amazed that God would bless me with a child and actually trustME to raise you. What was He thinking?! How could I be trusted to do a good job? The thought of what the future held and all the responsibility that laid in front of your father and me was overwhelming and yet exhilarating. Excitedly, I held you. Again, I was amazed at God. How could He create you Continue Reading
Letter to My Adult Children (1st of 2)
Dear Sons/Daughters, It occurred to me last night that you just don't get me.... So I think i need to try to explain myself - for the sake of all parents out there - because honestly,......we, parents of adult children, are highly misunderstood! Ok, here it is in a nutshell. I love you. That's it. That is IT! ............. I love you. Got it? No, I didn't think it would be quite that easy to explain. So let me try.... Ok, when you became an adult (basically, this is the time Continue Reading
What Can I Say?
What can I say that hasn't been said before? NOTHING. Solomon in the bible said it quite succinctly, “What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun. “ Ecclesiastes 1:9 And the simple truth that there is nothing new under the sun, stops many people from pursuing their passions, ideas and opportunities. We have a desire to be unique, special, different. We want to offer the bit of advice that will give someone hope, or invent the Continue Reading