I ran across this poem written by Mother Teresa - a precious lady who devoted her life to what she believed God called her to do - serve others. It's inspirational and poignant. A plea to keep your eyes on the goal and keep on keeping on! Hope you enjoy it as much as I do: Do It Anyway People are often unreasonable, illogical and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win Continue Reading
Glad You Asked…..
Dear Son, I was pleasantly surprised at your wisdom last week. You’re old enough to see the world around you with a view that astounds you. When you were little we tried to protect you from harsh, hurtful things. But as you grew it became important to expose you so that you may understand that life is not as carefree as a child sees it, but it has a load of complexities… which can be surmountable if you are wise and practice making good choices. You’ve seen marriage problems lately. And Continue Reading
Shaken, Stirred and Stretched
Shaken, stirred and stretched. Been there? Probably, we all have. Or will be,...... in just a matter of time. That has been my week. They say you grow the most in these times. I'm looking forward to seeing the good that comes from tough times. I've actually seen it already. Last Wednesday, our son was in a car accident. Thank God he and the other people involved are fine. We received the call just after my husband declared he was overwhelmed with work, life and renovations on our Continue Reading
Monday Morning
Good Morning Lord, It's Monday morning. And I'm tired. Starting out the week tired. Not a good idea.... Lord, this week, this work week, this week of parenting holds in it more than I can know. But You know. Thank you for being a God that Knows! That is intimately interested in all we are involved in. I think of the Garden and how you walked and talked with Adam and Eve and it reminds me that you will walk and talk with us if we just "tune in". Help us to focus on your presence and help Continue Reading